Murphy's Romance

1985
PG-13
1h 47m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

7.3K

YOUR RATING

Comedy Drama Romance

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.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

7.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 4 nominations total

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

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Review

Featured review

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.