Murphy's Romance(1985)
“Just when you think you've found the right guy, someone even worse comes along.”
Overview
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.
Director
Martin Ritt
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$31M
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
as Albert
Billy Ray Sharkey
as Larry Le Beau
Michael Crabtree
as Jim Forrest
Anna Thomson
as Wanda
Charles Lane
as Amos Abbott
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Murphy's Romance?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Murphy's Romance (1985).
What is Murphy's Romance about?▼
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.
Who directed Murphy's Romance?▼
Murphy's Romance was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1985. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Murphy's Romance?▼
Murphy's Romance has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Murphy's Romance?▼
The cast of Murphy's Romance includes 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 and more.
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