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Murphy's Romance (1985)

PG-13 · 1985-12-25 · 1h 47m · EN
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Just when you think you've found the right guy, someone even worse comes along.

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.

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Martin RittDirector
Budget
$13M
Box office
$30.9M

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Top billed cast

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Sally FieldSally FieldEmma MoriartyJames GarnerJames GarnerMurphy JonesBrian KerwinBrian KerwinBobby Jack MoriartyCorey HaimCorey HaimJake MoriartyDennis BurkleyDennis BurkleyFreeman CoverlyGeorgann JohnsonGeorgann JohnsonMargaretDortha DuckworthDortha DuckworthBessieMichael ProkopukMichael ProkopukAlbertBilly Ray SharkeyBilly Ray SharkeyLarry Le BeauMichael CrabtreeMichael CrabtreeJim ForrestAnna ThomsonAnna ThomsonWandaCharles LaneCharles LaneAmos Abbott

Keywords

Horse ranchSingle motherDivorceBachelorHorse boarder

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityHorse Ranch · Single Mother · DivorceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference253736

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Frequently asked questions about Murphy's Romance

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.

How long is Murphy's Romance?

Murphy's Romance has a runtime of 107 minutes.