
Film
Indecent Proposal
1993· R· 1h 57m· Drama· Romance
“A husband. A wife. A millionaire. A proposal.”
In "Indecent Proposal," John Gage, a wealthy businessman, propositions a struggling couple with an offer they cannot afford to dismiss: one million dollars for a night with the wife. Directed by Adrian Lyne, the film strips away the veneer of moral certainty, exposing the raw mechanics of desire and desperation. With a stark, contemporary setting, it navigates the ethical quicksand of a deal that promises financial salvation but exacts a personal toll, leaving characters—and viewers—questioning the price of compromise.
1993-04-07
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Key Crew
DirectorAdrian Lyne
ScreenplayAmy Holden Jones
ProducerSherry Lansing
Director of PhotographyHoward Atherton
Original Music ComposerJohn Barry
EditorJoe Hutshing
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Details
Released1993-04-07
Runtime1h 57m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosParamount Pictures
Budget$38M
Box office$267M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.4/10 · 1629 votes
Original languageen
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