Murphy's Romance

Murphy's Romance (1985)

PG-13 31 Jan 1986 • Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1h 47m
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Emma is a divorced woman with a teen-aged son who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy is the widowed town druggist who steers business her way. Things are going along predictably until her ex-husband shows up, needing a place to stay. The three of them form an intricate circle, with Emma's son liking Murphy but desperately wanting his father back.

Martin Ritt
Director
Max Schott, Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
Writer
Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 nominations total
Country: United States
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Box Office Total: $30,867,525

7.0

IMDb (7132 votes)
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