

Murphy's Law
“He's a cop, She's a thief, together they're running for their lives”
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
Where to watch Murphy's Law in United States
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Where is Murphy's Law streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Tivify, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
About Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law is a 1986 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Charles Bronson, Kathleen Wilhoite, Carrie Snodgress. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Tubi TV.
Murphy's Law was produced by The Cannon Group and Golan-Globus Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 18, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writers
- Gail Morgan Hickman
- Release date
- April 18, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Murphy's Law cast & crew
Murphy's Law was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Gail Morgan Hickman.
The cast features Charles Bronson as Jack Murphy, Kathleen Wilhoite as Arabella McGee, Carrie Snodgress as Joan Freeman, Robert F. Lyons as Art Penney, Richard Romanus as Frank Vincenzo, and Angel Tompkins as Jan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Valentine McCallum, cinematography is by Álex Phillips Jr., and it was produced by Pancho Kohner and Menahem Golan.
Is Murphy's Law worth watching?
Murphy's Law holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 174 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Murphy's Law is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Murphy's Law
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Cast of Murphy's Law

Charles Bronson
Jack Murphy

Kathleen Wilhoite
Arabella McGee

Carrie Snodgress
Joan Freeman

Robert F. Lyons
Art Penney

Richard Romanus
Frank Vincenzo

Angel Tompkins
Jan

Bill Henderson
Ben Wilcove

James Luisi
Ed Reineke

Janet MacLachlan
Dr. Lovell
Clifford A. Pellow
Lieutenant Nachman

Lawrence Tierney
Cameron

Jerome Thor
Judge Kellerman
Murphy's Law — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Murphy's Law in United States?
Murphy's Law is streaming on Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Murphy's Law on Plex?
Yes — Murphy's Law is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is Murphy's Law in?
Murphy's Law is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Murphy's Law?
Murphy's Law runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Murphy's Law rated?
Murphy's Law is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 174 ratings.











