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Groundhog Day

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
615K
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POPULARITY
1,596
75
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Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
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  • Comedy
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A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again.A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again.A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
615K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,596
75
  • Director
    • Harold Ramis
  • Writers
    • Danny Rubin(story by)
    • Harold Ramis(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Andie MacDowell
    • Chris Elliott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Harold Ramis
  • Writers
    • Danny Rubin(story by)
    • Harold Ramis(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Andie MacDowell
    • Chris Elliott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 884User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #222
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 7 wins & 17 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Trailer 2:43
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day

    Photos523

    Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Bill Murray in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott in Groundhog Day (1993)
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    Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
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    Top cast

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    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Philas Phil
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Ritaas Rita
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • Larryas Larry
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Nedas Ned
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    • Busteras Buster
    Marita Geraghty
    Marita Geraghty
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Angela Paton
    Angela Paton
    • Mrs. Lancasteras Mrs. Lancaster
    Rick Ducommun
    Rick Ducommun
    • Gusas Gus
    Rick Overton
    Rick Overton
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Robin Duke
    Robin Duke
    • Doris the Waitressas Doris the Waitress
    Carol Bivins
    • Anchorwomanas Anchorwoman
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Phil's Assistant Kennyas Phil's Assistant Kenny
    Ken Hudson Campbell
    Ken Hudson Campbell
    • Man in Hallwayas Man in Hallway
    Les Podewell
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Rod Sell
    • Groundhog Officialas Groundhog Official
    Tom Milanovich
    • State Trooperas State Trooper
    John M. Watson Sr.
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • (as John Watson Sr.)
    Peggy Roeder
    • Piano Teacheras Piano Teacher
    • Director
      • Harold Ramis
    • Writers
      • Danny Rubin(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Harold Ramis(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A weather man is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day, he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing every day. —Rob Hartill
    • trapped in a time loop
    • time loop
    • groundhog day
    • existentialism
    • suicide
    • 354 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What would you do if you were stuck in the same day... over and over? Anything you want and everything your heart desires.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bill Murray was bitten by the groundhog twice during shooting. Murray had to have anti rabies injections, because the bites were so severe.
    • Goofs
      Sunrise in early February in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is not until around 7:25 am, so at 6 am it would still be fully dark.
    • Quotes

      Phil: Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today.

    • Alternate versions
      AMC and Sundance broadcasts in the US slow down the film's audio pitch and speed at 4%.
    • Connections
      Edited into Pushing Daisies: Corpsicle (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Weatherman
      Written by George Fenton and Harold Ramis

      Produced by George Fenton

      Performed by Delbert McClinton

      Courtesy of Curb Records

    User reviews884

    Review
    Top review
    Movies can change lives
    Often you hear the adage, "It is just a film". Well, for most times it is true. But on rarest of rare occasions, it isn't. This was one of them. Like a great piece literature, painting, poetry, speech it has the capacity to change the way you feel and think. It is the biggest compliment I can pay to a film. I rank Groundhog Day with Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, Waking Life, Synecdoche New York, Tokyo Story, Ikiru as one of the moves that has the capacity to change.

    It is anything but a preachy film as the "intro" to the review might suggest. In fact it an extremely entertaining and funny film with one of the best performances ever by Bill Murray. The plot revolves around a weather man (Bill Murray) is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realization that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing every day.

    The challenge here for the makers was in terms of screenplay, editing and performances. Bear in mind that, the "loops" Bill Murray's character goes through, might become redundant for the audience after a while. This is where the genius of Harold Ramis and Bill Murray comes into play, who seem to introduce a "novelty" factor with every shot of the same sequence. I couldn't think of any actor other than Murray who could have pulled this one off.

    It is a movie likely to deceive you in its effortless narrative and casual comic tone. Yes, it is funny, but make no mistake about it, it is a film with a strong philosophical undertone. This is a quality that separates Groundhog from rest of the movies with similar intent. It tells you what it intends to on your terms. It deals with the questions that bother us for a better part of our lives i.e. meaning of life, purpose of life, existentialism, death, god but never preaches, nor propels any propaganda. But by the end of it, you know that something has changed, something you didn't see coming has happened. And then you watch it again only to realize the moment of Epiphany that eluded you the first time.

    Every time I am down or losing perspective this is the movie that eases everything and makes me ask a simple question, "What is important?". One of the absolute great films of the 90s, but more than just a film for me.
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    • Jul 3, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ngày Chuột Chũi
    • Filming locations
      • 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,107,962
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,517,672
      • Feb 14, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,108,591
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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