Movie

Murphy's Romance

“Just when you think you've found the right guy, someone even worse comes along.”

★ 6.2(75)19851h 47m

Murphy's Romance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1985-12-25
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $30,867,525
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Murphy's Romance — trailer

About Murphy's Romance

Murphy's Romance is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Sally Field, James Garner and Brian Kerwin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 75 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murphy's Romance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sally Field

Emma Moriarty

James Garner

Murphy Jones

Brian Kerwin

Bobby Jack Moriarty

Corey Haim

Jake Moriarty

Dennis Burkley

Freeman Coverly

Georgann Johnson

Margaret

Dortha Duckworth

Bessie

Michael Prokopuk

Albert

Billy Ray Sharkey

Larry Le Beau

Michael Crabtree

Jim Forrest

Anna Thomson

Wanda

Charles Lane

Amos Abbott

Themes & keywords

bachelorsingle motherdivorcehorse ranchhorse boarder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murphy's Romance in Canada?+

In Canada, Murphy's Romance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Murphy's Romance on Netflix?+

Murphy's Romance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Murphy's Romance?+

Murphy's Romance has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Murphy's Romance?+

Murphy's Romance stars Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim and Dennis Burkley.

When did Murphy's Romance come out?+

Murphy's Romance is a 1985 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is Murphy's Romance?+

Murphy's Romance is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Murphy's Romance?+

Murphy's Romance was directed by Martin Ritt.