Murphy's Romance
"Just when you think you've found the right guy, someone even worse comes along."
Originally released in 1985. Murphy's Romance is a comedy/drama film. directed by Martin Ritt.
Starring Sally Field, James Garner, and Brian Kerwin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (71 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.9M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $30,867,525
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sh...
Who directed Murphy's Romance?
Murphy's Romance was directed by Martin Ritt.
How long is Murphy's Romance?
Murphy's Romance has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Murphy's Romance released?
Murphy's Romance was released on December 25, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murphy's Romance?
The main cast of Murphy's Romance includes Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim, Dennis Burkley.