Murphy's Romance

Details

Release year: 1985

Storyline

After her divorce, Emma Moriarty moves to a ranch with her teenage son and soon befriends the much older Murphy Jones. Romance blossoms, but things turn complicated when her ex shows up.

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Awards

0 wins & 2 nominations

Did you know

• 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.

• James Garner received his only Academy Award Nomination for his portrayal of Murphy Jones.

• Columbia Pictures really wanted Marlon Brando for his "box office allure", even though he hadn't been in a film since 1980. James Garner had played the lead male role in Victor/Victoria (1982). Martin Ritt and Sally Field insisted on Garner being in this film, resulting in his only Academy Award nomination.

Box Office

Gross (Domestic): $30,867,525

Opening Weekend (Domestic): $47,906 (1985-12-29)

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Technical specs

Sound mix

Mono

Aspect ratio

1.85 : 1

Color

Color

FAQ

• Who actually was the woman in the scene who trained Murphy's horse?