Murphy's War (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, Murphy's War is a drama and war film directed by Peter Yates, running about 107 minutes. “World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. He is rescued, and ends up at a forgotten mission station near the mouth of the Orinoco, and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louis, the administrator of the local oil company.
Who’s in it. Murphy's War stars Peter O'Toole as Murphy, Philippe Noiret as Brezan, Horst Janson as Lauchs and Siân Phillips as Hayden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Murphy's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murphy's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murphy's War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murphy's War (1971)?
- In US, Murphy's War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murphy's War worth watching?
- Murphy's War holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murphy's War?
- Murphy's War stars Peter O'Toole, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson, Siân Phillips and John Hallam.
- When was Murphy's War released?
- Murphy's War was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.