Murphy's Romance(1985)
Just when you think you've found the right guy, someone even worse comes along.
Murphy's Romance Synopsis
Emma, a divorced single mother seeking to start her life over, moves to a small town in Arizona. She befriends Murphy, the older local pharmacist, but things turn complicated when her ex-husband shows up.
Murphy's Romance (1985) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, released on December 25, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin and Corey Haim. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Harriet Frank Jr., Max Schott, Irving Ravetch
- Producers:
- Laura Ziskin
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Carole King
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $30,867,525
- Status:
- Released
Murphy's Romance (1985) Trailer
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Murphy's Romance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sally Field
as Emma Moriarty
James Garner
as Murphy Jones
Brian Kerwin
as Bobby Jack Moriarty
Corey Haim
as Jake Moriarty
Dennis Burkley
as Freeman Coverly
Georgann Johnson
as Margaret
Dortha Duckworth
as Bessie
- Michael Prokopuk
Michael Prokopuk
as Albert
Billy Ray Sharkey
as Larry Le Beau
Michael Crabtree
as Jim Forrest
Anna Thomson
as Wanda
Charles Lane
as Amos Abbott
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Harriet Frank Jr., Max Schott and Irving Ravetch, produced by Laura Ziskin.
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Murphy's Romance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 77 ratings.
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Murphy's Romance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murphy's Romance online?
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Murphy's Romance (1985) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murphy's Romance?
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The main cast of Murphy's Romance (1985) includes Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim and Dennis Burkley. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murphy's Romance released?
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Murphy's Romance was released on December 25, 1985 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Murphy's Romance worth watching?
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Murphy's Romance (1985) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Murphy's Romance?
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Yes. The official Murphy's Romance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.