Murphy's Romance
Seen it?1985 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$31 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Ritt
- Sally FieldEmma Moriarty
- James GarnerMurphy Jones
- Brian KerwinBobby Jack Moriarty
- Corey HaimJake Moriarty
- Dennis BurkleyFreeman Coverly
- Georgann JohnsonMargaret
- Dortha DuckworthBessie
- Michael ProkopukAlbert
- Billy Ray SharkeyLarry Le Beau
- Michael CrabtreeJim Forrest