Murphy’s Romance (1985): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Murphy’s Romance is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Garner as Murphy Jones, Sally Field and Dennis Burkley. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $30.9 million worldwide. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murphy’s Romance About?
The premise of Murphy’s Romance without spoilers.
Emma, a divorced single mother determined to rebuild her life, relocates to a quiet Arizona town. There she forms a warm friendship with Murphy, the town’s seasoned pharmacist, whose steady presence seems promising. However, just as hope blooms, her ex‑husband returns, threatening to upend her fresh start and complicating her growing bond with Murphy.
Murphy’s Romance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to the equal rights amendment
- reference to tylenol
- cheating at cards
- reference to john wayne
- movie theater
- elks club
- reference to methuselah
- f word
- reference to dear abby
- birthday party
- surprise party
- poverty
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- half brother
- absentee father
- first love
- medical gown
- gossip
- friends with benefits
- old friend
- dance floor
- cooking
- dinner
- moving
- dancing
- singer
- band
- dance hall
- friendship
- horse
- small town
- love
- widower
- mature romance
- love triangle
- teenage boy
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- rural setting
- horse trainer
- older man younger woman relationship
- cowboy hat
- immaturity
- birthday cake
- male female relationship
- starting over
- single parent
- may december romance
- community
- affection
- single mother
Where to Watch Murphy’s Romance
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Murphy’s Romance Cast & Characters
James Garner leads the cast as Murphy Jones, with Sally Field as Emma Moriarty and Dennis Burkley as Freeman Coverly. Directed by Martin Ritt; 37 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Ritt
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Dennis Burkley as Freeman Coverly -
Corey Haim as Jake Moriarty
Also Starring in Murphy’s Romance
· 33 more- Charles Lane Amos Abbott
- Ted Gehring Auctioneer
- Bruce French Rex Boyd
- Henry Slate Fred Hite
- Brian Kerwin Bobby Jack Moriarty
- Anna Thomson Wanda
- Georgann Johnson Margaret
- Michael Crabtree Jim Forrest
- Peggy McCay Mrs. Willis
- Carole King Tillie
- John C. Becher Jesse Parker
- Dortha Duckworth Bessie
- Billy Ray Sharkey Larry Le Beau
- Gene Blakely Lucien Holt
- Ron Nix Auction Bidder #2
- Mike Casper Hay Trucker
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- Paul Pinnt Auction Bidder #4
- Michael Prokopuk Albert
- Marian Gibson Mrs. Abbott
- Tom Rankin Ben
- Joshua Ravetch Henry Bass
- C. Ray Cook Voice at Bingo Game
- Eugene Cochran Jonas
- Sherry Lynn Amorosi Doris
- Patricia Ann Willoughby Lil
- Hugh Burritt Kid in Car Crash
- Michael Friel Clerk #1
- Art Royer Clerk #2
- Irving Ravetch Customer
- John Higgenbotham Boy at Barbecue
- Michael Hungerford Auction Bidder #1
- Drasha Meyer Ice Cream Lady
- Johnny Ray Anthony Auction Bidder #3
Murphy’s Romance Box Office
Murphy’s Romance grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.9M
- US & Canada
- $30.9M
Cars in Murphy’s Romance
24 cars on screen, including the 1969 GMC C-Series and the 1930 Studebaker Model 53.
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1969 GMC C-Series Main role -
1930 Studebaker Model 53 Main role -
1965 Ford F-Series Important role -
1976 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
Murphy’s Romance Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “L'amore di Murphy” and “Die zweite Wahl - Eine Romanze”.
- Also known as
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- L'amore di Murphy
- Die zweite Wahl - Eine Romanze
- O Romance de Murphy
- El romance de Murphy
- Любовь Мерфи
- マーフィのロマンス
- Romans Murphy'ego
- Murphyho dobrodružství
- L’amor de Murphy
- Kocam ve Sevgilim
- Murphys romans
- Роман Мерфі
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- Murphy románca
- Murphy, dit hjerte er i fare
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Moving Romance, Tumbledown and Romance in Manhattan.
Murphy’s Romance FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Murphy’s Romance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murphy’s Romance?
Murphy’s Romance runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Murphy’s Romance released?
Murphy’s Romance was released on December 25, 1985.
Who directed Murphy’s Romance?
Murphy’s Romance was directed by Martin Ritt.
More films by Martin Ritt Who is in the cast of Murphy’s Romance?
Murphy’s Romance stars James Garner as Murphy Jones, Sally Field as Emma Moriarty and Dennis Burkley as Freeman Coverly, among 37 credited actors.
Where can I watch Murphy’s Romance?
In the US, Murphy’s Romance is streaming on Sony Pictures Core, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Murphy’s Romance make at the box office?
Murphy’s Romance grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Does Murphy’s Romance have a post-credit scene?
No. Murphy’s Romance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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