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Murphy's Romance

1985·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Small Town RomanceSingle MotherOlder Man Younger WomanFeel-GoodCharacter-DrivenGentleBittersweetRelationship Drama80s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Murphy's Romance

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Where can I stream Murphy's Romance legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Murphy's Romance worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Murphy's Romance rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Murphy's Romance?

1 h 47 min

Murphy's Romance runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Murphy's Romance?

Critics72
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Murphy's Romance much the same way.

Was Murphy's Romance a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Murphy's Romance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Murphy's Romance in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.