100+ Movies like The Proposal
Like Crazy
Both "The Proposal" and "Like Crazy" revolve around a central romantic relationship complicated by immigration issues. In "The Proposal", Margaret faces deportation from the U.S. and coerces her assistant Andrew into marrying her to obtain a green card. Similarly, in "Like Crazy", Anna overstays her student visa in the U.S. and is deported back to the U.K., straining her relationship with Jacob. Both films explore the challenges of long-distance relationships and the sacrifices the couples make to be together, including considering marriage for immigration purposes. The movies also depict the couples facing scrutiny from immigration authorities over the legitimacy of their relationships. Ultimately, the films culminate in the couples committing to their love and pursuing a genuine marriage despite the obstacles.
Wedding Daze
Both "Wedding Daze" and "The Proposal" revolve around an improbable marriage proposal that is initially motivated by ulterior motives rather than genuine love. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces her assistant Andrew into marrying her to avoid deportation, while in "Wedding Daze", Anderson proposes to a waitress Katie on a whim to appease his friend. The couples then embark on a journey to meet their respective families, where they encounter various obstacles and misunderstandings. Along the way, they develop genuine feelings for each other, leading to a realization of their true love. The movies culminate in the couples overcoming challenges and legal issues to ultimately get married for real. Both films explore themes of family, commitment, and finding love in unexpected circumstances through a comedic lens.
Meet the Parents
Both "The Proposal" and "Meet the Parents" revolve around a central character who enters into a sham engagement or marriage for ulterior motives, leading to comedic situations and conflicts with the family of their supposed partner. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces her assistant Andrew into marrying her to avoid deportation, while in "Meet the Parents", Greg intends to propose to Pam but faces scrutiny from her overprotective father Jack. The movies follow the protagonists as they navigate the challenges of maintaining the facade of their relationships, dealing with disapproving family members, and ultimately realizing their genuine feelings for their partners. Key plot points include meeting the families, enduring embarrassing mishaps, facing interrogation over the legitimacy of their relationships, and the eventual resolution where the couples decide to truly commit to each other.
Our Family Wedding
Both "Our Family Wedding" and "The Proposal" revolve around a central couple who decide to get married for reasons other than love, leading to conflicts with their families. In "The Proposal", Margaret forces her assistant Andrew to marry her to avoid deportation, while in "Our Family Wedding", Marcus and Lucia get engaged before telling their families, who disapprove of their relationship due to cultural differences. The movies follow the couples as they navigate family dynamics, reveal secrets, and ultimately realize their true feelings for each other amidst the chaos of wedding planning and family clashes. Themes of overcoming prejudices, finding acceptance, and the importance of honesty and compromise in relationships are central to both stories. The climax in each film involves the couple nearly calling off the wedding before reconciling and committing to their love, with their families eventually coming together in celebration.
My Prince Edward
Both "My Prince Edward" and "The Proposal" revolve around a woman who enters into a sham marriage for personal gain - in "The Proposal", Margaret marries her assistant Andrew to avoid deportation, while in "My Prince Edward", Fong is revealed to have entered a sham marriage years ago to obtain residency. The main characters face pressure to maintain the facade of their marriages, with Margaret and Andrew having to convince an immigration agent, and Fong needing to provide fake photos to her husband to obtain a divorce. The movies explore themes of commitment, family, and finding true love despite initially entering into marriages of convenience. In both cases, the lead characters develop genuine feelings for their supposed spouses over the course of the story.
Laggies
Both "Laggies" and "The Proposal" center around a woman in her late 20s who is in a committed relationship but experiencing an existential crisis and uncertainty about her future. They escape their normal lives by forming an unlikely bond with a younger person - in "The Proposal", Margaret pretends to be engaged to her assistant Andrew, while in "Laggies", Megan befriends a teenager named Annika. This allows them to re-evaluate their relationships and life paths. The protagonists' relationships with the younger characters lead to complications and deception, as Margaret must convince Andrew's family their engagement is real, while Megan lies about her identity to Annika's father Craig. Romantic feelings develop between Margaret and Andrew, and Megan and Craig, despite the initial deception. Ultimately, the movies explore themes of finding oneself, being honest about one's desires, and the importance of family bonds. The protagonists break off their initial relationships to pursue more fulfilling paths, with Margaret and Andrew ending up together, and Megan choosing to give her relationship with Craig a chance.
It Had to Be You
Both "It Had to Be You" and "The Proposal" follow a similar plot where two people pretend to be engaged or married for practical reasons, but end up developing real feelings for each other. In "The Proposal", Margaret forces her assistant Andrew to marry her to avoid deportation, while in "It Had to Be You", Charlie and Anna coincidentally meet and bond while preparing for their separate weddings. The movies explore themes of finding unexpected love, family bonds, and overcoming personal barriers. The protagonists go through character arcs of initially being focused on career/practical goals but eventually opening up emotionally. Key story beats include the fake relationship setup, meeting families, almost kissing but backing off, temporary separation, and ultimately reuniting and pursuing a real relationship.
Best Man Down
Both "Best Man Down" and "The Proposal" involve a central deception or sham that drives the main plot. In "The Proposal", Margaret tricks her assistant Andrew into marrying her to avoid deportation, while in "Best Man Down", Scott and Kristin pretend to be close with Lumpy after his death to locate a mysterious girl from his past. The movies follow the characters as they travel to meet family members, where the truth about the deception is revealed, leading to a moment of reckoning. Ultimately, the main characters develop genuine feelings and connections through their shared experiences. The movies explore themes of family, honesty, and finding one's true self amidst deception. The plot structures parallel each other with the setup of the initial lie, the journey to meet family, the revelation of truth, and the resolution of real feelings emerging.
Valentina's Wedding
Both "Valentina's Wedding" and "The Proposal" revolve around a woman facing issues with her immigration status and having to enter into a fake engagement/marriage to resolve it. In "The Proposal", Margaret must marry her assistant Andrew to avoid deportation from the U.S. Similarly, in "Valentina's Wedding", Valentina must pretend to be engaged to her ex-boyfriend to appease her family in Mexico and avoid immigration troubles. The movies explore the complications and emotional entanglements that arise from these sham relationships, with the lead characters grappling with their true feelings amidst the charade. Ultimately, the fake engagements lead to genuine romantic connections in both films.
Russian Doll
Both "The Proposal" and "Russian Doll" involve a marriage of convenience between two people who initially have ulterior motives. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces her assistant Andrew into marrying her to avoid deportation, while in "Russian Doll", Harvey agrees to marry Katia for money offered by his friend Ethan. The marriages are not initially based on love, but as the stories progress, genuine feelings develop between the couples. Both films explore themes of family, relationships, and finding love in unexpected circumstances. The protagonists go through personal growth and self-discovery as they navigate the complexities of their arranged marriages and confront their own insecurities and emotional barriers. Ultimately, the sham marriages transform into real connections, challenging societal norms and expectations.
Post Grad
Both "Post Grad" and "The Proposal" follow a similar plot structure where the main character faces a career crisis that threatens their future plans. In "The Proposal", Margaret faces deportation which would ruin her career, while in "Post Grad", Ryden struggles to find a job after college. To resolve their situations, both characters enter into relationships under false pretenses - Margaret pretends to be engaged to her assistant Andrew, while Ryden develops a romantic connection with David to get a job. However, over time they develop genuine feelings for their partners. The movies also explore themes of family, with Margaret bonding with Andrew's family and Ryden reconnecting with her eccentric family. Ultimately, both characters choose to pursue their true romantic interests (Andrew and Adam) over their initial career goals.
Take This Waltz
Both "Take This Waltz" and "The Proposal" center around a woman in a committed relationship who develops feelings for another man. In "The Proposal", Margaret is an immigrant who enters into a sham marriage with her assistant Andrew to avoid deportation, mirroring how in "Take This Waltz", Margot has an emotional affair with her neighbor Daniel despite being married to Lou. Both films explore the themes of infidelity, the complexities of relationships, and the pursuit of happiness outside of one's current situation. The protagonists must navigate the consequences of their actions and decide whether to stay in their existing relationships or pursue the new romantic interests. Ultimately, both Margaret and Margot choose to leave their original partners to be with the new men in their lives, though Margot's decision is portrayed as more morally ambiguous compared to Margaret's situation.
Resurrection
Both "Resurrection" and "The Proposal" involve a successful career woman who enters into a fraudulent relationship for personal gain - Margaret in "The Proposal" pretends to be engaged to her assistant to avoid deportation, while Margaret in "Resurrection" was manipulated by her abusive ex into believing their dead son was alive inside him. The two Margarets face high stakes if the truth is revealed, with potential legal consequences. They both travel to meet family members, where the truth initially comes out but is not believed. Ultimately, the Margarets must confront the harsh reality and make a difficult choice to move forward with their lives.
Margot at the Wedding
Both "Margot at the Wedding" and "The Proposal" center around dysfunctional family dynamics and strained relationships between sisters, explored through the lens of a wedding setting. In "The Proposal", Margaret's relationship with her assistant Andrew mirrors the tense dynamic between Margot and her sister Pauline in "Margot at the Wedding". The movies explore themes of deception, reconciliation, and the complexities of familial bonds. Key plot points involve confrontations and revelations that force the characters to confront their flaws and reevaluate their relationships. Ultimately, both films culminate in a moment of self-realization and the pursuit of genuine connection, whether romantic or familial.
Bridesmaids
Both "The Proposal" and "Bridesmaids" follow the story of a woman in a difficult personal and professional situation who forms an unlikely bond with someone who helps her find her way. In "The Proposal", Margaret must enter a sham marriage with her assistant Andrew to avoid deportation, while in "Bridesmaids", Annie's life spirals out of control until she reconnects with her friend Lillian and Lillian's bridesmaids. The movies explore themes of friendship, family, self-discovery, and overcoming personal struggles. The protagonists go through character arcs where they learn to open up, become more vulnerable, and find fulfillment in their relationships and careers. Comedic situations arise from the protagonists' interactions with quirky supporting characters like Andrew's family in "The Proposal" and the eccentric bridesmaids in "Bridesmaids". Ultimately, both films deliver heartwarming messages about the importance of human connections and personal growth.
Last Chance Harvey
Both "Last Chance Harvey" and "The Proposal" follow a similar plot structure where the main characters initially meet under awkward or antagonistic circumstances, but gradually develop a romantic connection. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces her assistant Andrew into a sham marriage to avoid deportation, while in "Last Chance Harvey", Harvey and Kate have an unpleasant first encounter at the airport. However, circumstances force them to spend time together, allowing them to see each other's true selves and develop genuine feelings. The movies explore themes of family, finding one's purpose in life, and overcoming emotional barriers. In both films, the protagonists attend family events (a wedding) that highlight their loneliness and lack of connection. Through their relationships, they gain a newfound appreciation for family bonds and open themselves up to love and personal growth. The stories follow a similar arc of the main characters initially pretending or denying their feelings, but eventually embracing their love for each other despite the challenges they face. Both movies culminate in the protagonists choosing to pursue their newfound relationships over their previous priorities, signifying a transformative journey of self-discovery and emotional fulfillment.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Both "The Proposal" and "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" revolve around a central premise of two people entering into a sham marriage for personal gain - Margaret to avoid deportation and Chuck and Larry to secure insurance benefits. The protagonists face scrutiny from immigration/government officials investigating the legitimacy of their marriages. They must convince their families, friends, and authorities of their committed relationships through elaborate ruses like wedding ceremonies and living together. Ultimately, the protagonists develop genuine feelings for each other amidst the charade. The movies explore themes of deception, found families, overcoming prejudices, and the meaning of true love and commitment.
Meet the Fockers
Both "The Proposal" and "Meet the Fockers" revolve around a central relationship that faces challenges and scrutiny from family members. In "The Proposal", Margaret must convince Andrew's family that their engagement is real to avoid deportation, while in "Meet the Fockers", Greg and Pam's relationship is tested by the clash between their eccentric families. The movies explore themes of family dynamics, cultural differences, and the lengths people go to for love and acceptance. Key plot points include the protagonists pretending to be in committed relationships, family members investigating the legitimacy of the relationships, and the eventual resolution where the couples prove their love is genuine. The movies also feature comedic moments arising from the interactions between the contrasting families and their differing values and lifestyles.
The Five-Year Engagement
Both "The Proposal" and "The Five-Year Engagement" revolve around a couple entering into a relationship or engagement for ulterior motives, but eventually developing genuine feelings for each other. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces her assistant Andrew into marrying her to avoid deportation, while in "The Five-Year Engagement", Tom and Violet delay their wedding for years due to career ambitions, straining their relationship. Both films explore the challenges of maintaining a relationship amidst external pressures and the transformative power of love and commitment. The couples face obstacles like disapproving families, career conflicts, and personal doubts, but ultimately reaffirm their love and decide to marry for real. The movies share a similar narrative arc of a couple starting with selfish motivations but growing closer through shared experiences and realizing the value of their partnership.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Both "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" and "The Proposal" revolve around a central marriage plot that is initially driven by ulterior motives but ultimately leads to genuine love and commitment. In "The Proposal", Margaret coerces Andrew into a sham marriage to avoid deportation, while in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2", Gus and Maria discover their marriage was never officially sanctioned and must remarry. The protagonists' families play a pivotal role, with Andrew's family in Sitka and the Portokalos clan heavily involved in the wedding preparations. The movies explore themes of family bonds, cultural traditions, and the pursuit of true love amidst initial deception. Ultimately, the main characters realize their genuine feelings and commit to their relationships, overcoming initial obstacles and societal pressures.