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Murphy's Romance

1985·Movie·PG-13·107 min·★ 6.2(80)

“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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Where to watch Murphy's Romance in India

Can I watch Murphy's Romance in India? Murphy's Romance isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Click a service to open Murphy's Romance there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Murphy's Romance streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United StatesTCM, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Spain—Amazon Video
Brazil—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About Murphy's Romance

Murphy's Romance is a 1985 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Murphy's Romance was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.

Director
Martin Ritt
Writers
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
Release date
December 25, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$31 million
Production
Columbia Pictures
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Murphy's Romance cast & crew

Murphy's Romance was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch.

The cast features Sally Field as Emma Moriarty, James Garner as Murphy Jones, Brian Kerwin as Bobby Jack Moriarty, Corey Haim as Jake Moriarty, Dennis Burkley as Freeman Coverly, and Georgann Johnson as Margaret.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carole King, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Laura Ziskin.

Is Murphy's Romance worth watching?

Murphy's Romance holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Murphy's Romance is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Murphy's Romance

Murphy's Romance isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Murphy's Romance

Sally Field

Sally Field

Emma Moriarty

James Garner

James Garner

Murphy Jones

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Bobby Jack Moriarty

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Jake Moriarty

Dennis Burkley

Dennis Burkley

Freeman Coverly

Georgann Johnson

Georgann Johnson

Margaret

Dortha Duckworth

Dortha Duckworth

Bessie

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Michael Prokopuk

Albert

Billy Ray Sharkey

Billy Ray Sharkey

Larry Le Beau

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

Jim Forrest

Anna Thomson

Anna Thomson

Wanda

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Amos Abbott

Murphy's Romance — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Murphy's Romance in India?

Murphy's Romance is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch Murphy's Romance in the US?

In the US, Murphy's Romance is streaming on TCM, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Murphy's Romance in the UK?

Murphy's Romance isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is Murphy's Romance in?

Murphy's Romance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Murphy's Romance?

Murphy's Romance runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

▸What is Murphy's Romance rated?

Murphy's Romance is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 80 ratings.

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