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Murphy's Law

1986·Movie·R·100 min·6.1(174)

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.

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Where to watch Murphy's Law in United States

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BrazilOldflix, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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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
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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

Charles Bronson

Jack Murphy

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Arabella McGee

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Joan Freeman

Robert F. Lyons

Robert F. Lyons

Art Penney

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Frank Vincenzo

Angel Tompkins

Angel Tompkins

Jan

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson

Ben Wilcove

James Luisi

James Luisi

Ed Reineke

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlan

Dr. Lovell

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Clifford A. Pellow

Lieutenant Nachman

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Cameron

Jerome Thor

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.

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