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Murphy's Romance

  • 1985
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Sally Field in Murphy's Romance (1985)
ComedyDramaRomance

Emma moves to a ranch with her son after a divorce and befriends the older Murphy, but things turn complicated when her ex shows up.Emma moves to a ranch with her son after a divorce and befriends the older Murphy, but things turn complicated when her ex shows up.Emma moves to a ranch with her son after a divorce and befriends the older Murphy, but things turn complicated when her ex shows up.

  • Director
    • Martin Ritt
  • Writers
    • Max Schott
    • Harriet Frank Jr.
    • Irving Ravetch
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • James Garner
    • Brian Kerwin
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writers
      • Max Schott
      • Harriet Frank Jr.
      • Irving Ravetch
    • Stars
      • Sally Field
      • James Garner
      • Brian Kerwin
    • 65User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 nominations total

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    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Emma Moriarty
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Murphy Jones
    Brian Kerwin
    Brian Kerwin
    • Bobby Jack Moriarity
    Corey Haim
    Corey Haim
    • Jake Moriarity
    Dennis Burkley
    Dennis Burkley
    • Freeman Coverly
    Georgann Johnson
    Georgann Johnson
    • Margaret
    Dortha Duckworth
    Dortha Duckworth
    • Bessie
    Michael Prokopuk
    • Albert
    Billy Ray Sharkey
    • Larry Le Beau
    Michael Crabtree
    Michael Crabtree
    • Jim Forrest
    Anna Thomson
    Anna Thomson
    • Wanda
    • (as Anna Levine)
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Amos Abbott
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Rex Boyd
    John C. Becher
    John C. Becher
    • Jesse Parker
    Henry Slate
    • Fred Hite
    Tom Rankin
    • Ben
    Peggy McCay
    Peggy McCay
    • Mrs. Willis
    Carole King
    Carole King
    • Tillie
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writers
      • Max Schott
      • Harriet Frank Jr.
      • Irving Ravetch
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Sally Field once said on the A&E television show James Garner: Hollywood Maverick (2000) that her kissing scene with Garner in this picture was the best on-screen kiss she had ever had.
    • Goofs
      Incorrectly Regarded as Goofs: When Murphy and Emma return from their walk in the hospital, he tells her that her hospital gown is open all the way down her back. This is an example of Murphy's humor; he is simply joking with Emma.
    • Quotes

      Murphy: I'm in love for the last time in my life.

      Emma: I'm in love for the first time in my life.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Brazil/Revolution/Murphy's Romance (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Love for the Last Time (Theme from Murphy's Romance)
      Music and Lyrics by Carole King
      Performed by Carole King with David Sanborn
      Produced by Lou Adler

    User reviews65

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    A Showcase for James Garner

    James Garner (Oscar-nominated) stars as a small town pharmacist in this very good motion picture. Sally Field and her teenage son (Corey Haim) move to the small Texas town and Garner and Field slowly fall head-over-heels for each other. The film is a showcase for Garner's sometimes hidden talents. This is his show and his Oscar nod was well-deserved. Sally Field proves to be a very capable supporter once again as she shares and also steps away from the spotlight throughout. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
    • tfrizzell
    • Jul 5, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die zweite Wahl - Eine Romanze
    • Filming locations
      • Florence, Arizona, USA(setting: Eunice, Arizona)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi IV Productions
      • Fogwood Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,867,525
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $47,906
      • Dec 29, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,867,525
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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