Ryan Reynolds’ Fan-Favorite Rom-Com Officially Hits Apple TV’s Top 10

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Published Oct 23, 2026, 10:20 PM EDT

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Ryan Reynolds does his best work in the comedy genre. Fans are always excited to see his fast-talking, wisecracking antics with each character. In the long list of films, the Deadpool franchise stands out for its fourth-wall-breaking, Merc with a mouth, whom even Disney couldn't stop from delivering an R-rated billion-dollar feature in Deadpool and Wolverine. But Reynolds has delivered many witty roles across his career, like in The Hitman’s Bodyguard, as an NPC in Free Guy, and the body-swapping feature The Change-Up.

One such feature unites him with another great comedic actor, Sandra Bullock. The Heat, The Lost City, Ocean’s 8, and more are a testament to her acting skills. So when Reynolds and Bullock came together for The Proposal, it resulted in a movie that’s still relatable and entertaining over 15 years later. Directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli, the film follows Margaret Tate (Bullock), a high-powered book editor who is facing deportation to her native Canada. To protect her career, Margaret lies about being engaged to her hapless assistant, Andrew (Reynolds). Andrew agrees to the charade but sets a few conditions, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. Margaret discovers a whole new side to Andrew as she loosens up around his family. But with a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, they must stick to their wedding plan despite hilarious mishaps.

The movie garnered mixed reviews upon its release, but Reynolds and Bullock’s central performances were universally praised, though it was criticized for being too formulaic. It has a 45% critics score, but audiences were more generous, with a 68% rating. While it divided its audience, the movie was a box office hit, grossing over $317 million at the box office against a budget of $40 million, and bagged Bullock a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.

'The Proposal' Is Ruling Apple TV Charts

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds at work in The Proposal

Betty White, Ryan Reynolds, and Mary Steenburgen smiling in The Proposal

Now, the film has found a new audience on streaming. The Proposal has spent over 70 days on Apple TV’s global charts. It’s currently in eighth place on the global top 10 list, alongside Tom Hiddleston’s Tenzing, John Cena’s Matchbox, Brad Pitt’s F1, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and more. Furthermore, the feature has spent 30 days on Disney+’s charts as well.

Check out The Proposal on Apple TV and stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.