Murphy's Law (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Murphy's Law is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 100 minutes. “He's a cop, She's a thief, together they're running for their lives” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
Who’s in it. Murphy's Law stars Charles Bronson as Jack Murphy, Kathleen Wilhoite as Arabella McGee, Carrie Snodgress as Joan Freeman and Robert F. Lyons as Art Penney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Murphy's Law has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murphy's Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murphy's Law tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murphy's Law (1986)?
- In US, Murphy's Law is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murphy's Law worth watching?
- Murphy's Law holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murphy's Law?
- Murphy's Law stars Charles Bronson, Kathleen Wilhoite, Carrie Snodgress, Robert F. Lyons and Richard Romanus.
- When was Murphy's Law released?
- Murphy's Law was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.