Groundhog Day

A cynical weatherman finds himself stuck in a time loop, forced to relive the same day until he learns to embrace life and love.

Critics broadly praised the film's clever high-concept comedy, Bill Murray's performance, and its balance of cynicism, romance, and hopeful moral transformation.

• Phil repeatedly wakes on the same Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, with each cycle revealing new consequences and possibilities.
• Phil moves from exploiting repetition for personal gain toward practicing empathy, generosity, and care for others.
• Punxsutawney's recurring residents and rituals provide Phil with an intimate social world in which to remake himself.
• Recurring encounters with Rita, Ned Ryerson, and townspeople shift from slapstick frustration to opportunities for connection and selflessness.

• About Timeshares a high-concept time-loop premise, philosophical self-improvement, and optimistic comedy
• Scroogedshares a supernatural transformation story, sardonic humor, and a movement from selfishness toward generosity
• It's a Wonderful Lifeshares romantic fantasy, repeated experiences, and a warm moral arc about appreciating ordinary life
• Back to the Futureshares inventive temporal mechanics, brisk comedy, and a charismatic outsider trying to alter his circumstances

Director

Harold Ramis

Release Date

1993-02-11

Runtime

101 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (9310)

What is Groundhog Day about?

A cynical television weatherman trapped in an endless Groundhog Day discovers that escaping repetition requires becoming someone worth living as.

What is Groundhog Day like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Groundhog Day as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is Groundhog Day violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Groundhog Day.

What did critics think of Groundhog Day?

Critics broadly praised the film's clever high-concept comedy, Bill Murray's performance, and its balance of cynicism, romance, and hopeful moral transformation.

Which films are like Groundhog Day?

Films with a similar feel include About Time, Scrooged, It's a Wonderful Life, and Back to the Future.

How long is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day runs 101 minutes.

Where can I watch Groundhog Day?

In United States, Groundhog Day streams on Philo, AMC, YouTube Free, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.