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Groundhog Day

1993 · Movie · PG · 101 min · ★ 7.6 · 83% critics

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A cynical TV weatherman travels to report on Groundhog Day in a small town, but an accident traps him in the same day that repeats over and over. With his producer and cameraman at his side, he struggles to cope, then slowly explores how different choices can change his days—and the people around him.

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Details
Years
1993
Release date
1993-02-11
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
101 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (8,902 votes)
Box office
$105,000,000
Budget
$14,600,000
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy a clever loop premise and character-driven humor that turns into heart, like The Truman Show or Midnight in Paris; Not for you if you want an action-heavy plot or clear rule-based explanations.

Pros: smart, repeat-day premise; standout comedic performance; charming small-town warmth | Cons: some repetitive jokes; little high-stakes tension; occasional pacing drag

Themes

  • deja vu
  • groundhog
  • weather forecast
  • telecaster
  • pennsylvania, usa
  • alarm clock
  • winter
  • time warp
  • holiday
  • time loop
  • magic realism
  • existentialism
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA AwardBest Original Screenplay
  • BMI Film & TV Awards
  • British Comedy Awards
  • MTV Movie & TV Awards
  • Saturn AwardBest Actress
Show all 9 awards →
  • BAFTA AwardBest Original Screenplay · 1994 · nominated
  • Hugo AwardBest Dramatic Presentation · 1994 · nominated
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Comedic Performance · 1993 · nominated
  • Saturn AwardBest Costume · 1993 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Harold Ramis