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Murphy's Stroke

5.819801h 10mMovieDramaTV Movie

The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a poor performing horse at his stables. The betting stakes were subsequently raised, before the real horse was entered in the race.

DirectorFrank Cvitanovich
WriterBrian Phelan
ProducersFrank Cvitanovich·Udi Eichler

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Cast · Directed by Frank Cvitanovich

NTNiall Tóibín
Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy
PBPierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady
TBT.R. Bowen
T.R. Bowen
Collins
TDTony Doyle
Tony Doyle
Darrer
DP
Derry Power
Tim Finn
PA
Paul Antrim
Dooley
JBJohn Bardon
John Bardon
O'Connor
MC
Maurice Connor
Robert Henry
PMPatrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide
Parker
GK
Gordon Kane
Ian McGallen
JD
James Donnelly
Maguire
MOMichael O'Hagan
Michael O'Hagan
Horgan

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Murphy's Stroke — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murphy's Stroke?

Murphy's Stroke isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Murphy's Stroke on Netflix?

No, Murphy's Stroke is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Murphy's Stroke on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murphy's Stroke isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Murphy's Stroke for free?

Murphy's Stroke isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Murphy's Stroke?

Murphy's Stroke hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 9, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.