Name: Murphy's Law
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1986-04-18
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Charles Bronson, Kathleen Wilhoite, Carrie Snodgress, Robert F. Lyons, Richard Romanus

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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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Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Written by: Gail Morgan Hickman
Produced by: Pancho Kohner
Music by: Marc Donahue, Valentine McCallum

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Facts

April 18, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released: April 18, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $10 million
Available in: 71 countries

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Where can I stream Murphy's Law?

In the United States, Murphy's Law is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Murphy's Law worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (33).

Can I half-watch Murphy's Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.