Murphy's Romance

– Emma is a divorced woman with a teen aged boy who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Murphy's Romance (1985)

Emma is a divorced woman with a teen aged boy who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy is the 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, Emma's son liking Murphy, but desperately wanting his father back.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Murphy's Romance (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

31 Jan 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Martin Ritt

Writer:

Max Schott (based on the novella by), Harriet Frank Jr. (screenplay), Irving Ravetch (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
72%