Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (1998): Cast & Plot
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery is a 1998 family comedy directed by Simon Wincer, starring Blythe Danner as Mrs. Murphy (voice), Anthony Clark and Ricki Lake. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery About?
The premise of Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this whimsical small‑town mystery, an unlikely cat‑and‑dog detective duo investigate a newly arrived neighbor they suspect of murder. While they follow the trail of clues, the eager locals keep trying to match the suspect with the owner of their beloved pets, adding a comic twist to the sleuthing.
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- cat actor
- based on novel
- character name in title
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Cast & Characters
Blythe Danner leads the cast as Mrs. Murphy (voice), with Anthony Clark as Tucker (voice) and Ricki Lake as Mary Minor 'Harry' Haristeen. Directed by Simon Wincer; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Simon Wincer
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Blythe Danner as Mrs. Murphy (voice) - Anthony Clark as Tucker (voice)
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Ricki Lake as Mary Minor 'Harry' Haristeen -
Ed Begley Jr. as Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton
Also Starring in Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
· 12 more- Bruce McGill Sheriff Rick
- Aaron Pearl Fair
- Linden Ashby Dr. Blair Bainbridge
- Edie McClurg Miranda Hoggendobber
- Wayne Robson Ben Seifert
- Christina Pickles Mim Sanburne
- Terri Hawkes Little Marilyn
- Judith Scott Coop
- Kari Coleman Susan
- Zehra Leverman Boom Boom
- David Zyler Izakiah (uncredited)
- Thomas Lundy Townsman (uncredited)
More from Simon Wincer
More films directed by Simon Wincer, best-rated first: Free Willy, Quigley Down Under, Phar Lap and Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Plot Summary
What happens in Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this warm, family-friendly mystery, Mrs. Murphy [Blythe Danner], a gray domestic shorthair cat, and Tucker [Anthony Clark], a plucky Pembroke Welsh Corgi, team up to investigate their new neighbor whom they believe has committed a crime. They belong to Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen [Ricki Lake], a woman known to friends by the nickname Harry, the first part of her last name, who shares their curiosity and loyalty.
From their cozy home base, the duo keeps a keen eye on the town’s quiet rhythms, following clues that unfold in everyday moments and small, telling interactions. Their partnership with a human keeper is built on trust, mutual respect, and a gentle sense of humor, turning ordinary days into a collaborative effort to uncover truth and justice.
Full summary
The whole story of Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery, scene by scene
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery.
How Well Do You Know Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress provides the voice for Mrs. Murphy?
Cars in Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
9 cars on screen, including the 1979 GMC C-Series and the BMW 525i E34.
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1979 GMC C-Series Important role -
BMW 525i E34 Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Funeral Coach Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Murder of a Cat, Murder in a Small Town and Murder by the Book.
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery?
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery released?
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery was released on December 13, 1998.
Who directed Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery?
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery was directed by Simon Wincer.
More films by Simon Wincer Who is in the cast of Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery?
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery stars Blythe Danner as Mrs. Murphy (voice), Anthony Clark as Tucker (voice) and Ricki Lake as Mary Minor 'Harry' Haristeen, among 16 credited actors.
Does Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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