Murphy's Romance

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

Jan 31 1986 PG-13 1h 47m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Emma is a divorced woman with a teen-aged son who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy is the widowed town druggist who steers business her way. Things are going along predictably until her ex-husband shows up, needing a place to stay. The three of them form an intricate circle, with Emma's son liking Murphy but desperately wanting his father back.

Written by

Max Schott, Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch

Directed by

Martin Ritt

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,404
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA