The Proposition

1h 44m · 2005 · Directed by John Hillcoat · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Proposition (2005) runs 1h 44m, directed by John Hillcoat. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.

Genres: Western, Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)