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Murphy's Law

1986·Movie
1h 40min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Action ThrillerFramed CopGritty80s ActionRevengeLos Angeles SettingCops and CriminalsExplosions

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Murphy's Law

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Where can I stream Murphy's Law legally?

Murphy's Law is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Murphy's Law worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Murphy's Law rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Murphy's Law?

1 h 40 min

Murphy's Law runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Murphy's Law?

Critics33
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Murphy's Law higher (52) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Murphy's Law a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Murphy's Law in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Murphy's Law?

88ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+74

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Murphy's Law in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.