PG-13

Murphy's Romance

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

1985 • 107 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

77 reviews

62 Audience · 77 · 100%

Emma, a recently divorced single mother, moves to a small Arizona town to start fresh, running a horse boarding ranch. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with Murphy, an eccentric older pharmacist. Her new life becomes complicated when her immature ex-husband reappears, trying to win her back.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Discussions of divorce and past relationships
Light alcohol consumption by adults
Some adult-oriented romantic dialogue

What it models well

Starting over and new beginnings
Intergenerational friendship
Standing up for yourself
Community support

Talk about it after

Navigating divorce and co-parenting
Defining healthy romantic relationships
Age differences in relationships
The importance of self-respect

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