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Murphy's Romance

PG-1319851h 47mMartin Ritt
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 72%

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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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What is Murphy's Romance (1985) 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.

Who stars in Murphy's Romance?

Murphy's Romance stars Sally Field (Emma Moriarty), James Garner (Murphy Jones), Brian Kerwin (Bobby Jack Moriarty), Corey Haim (Jake Moriarty), Dennis Burkley (Freeman Coverly). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is Murphy's Romance?

Murphy's Romance has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is Murphy's Romance worth watching?

Murphy's Romance holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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