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Groundhog Day (1993)

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A weatherman finds himself inexplicably living the same day over and over again.

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Danny Rubin (screenplay), Harold Ramis (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
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Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Murray ... Phil
Andie MacDowell ... Rita
Chris Elliott ... Larry
Stephen Tobolowsky ... Ned
Brian Doyle-Murray ... Buster
Marita Geraghty ... Nancy
Angela Paton ... Mrs. Lancaster
Rick Ducommun ... Gus
Rick Overton ... Ralph
Robin Duke ... Doris the Waitress
Carol Bivins Carol Bivins ... Anchorwoman
Willie Garson ... Phil's Assistant Kenny
Ken Hudson Campbell ... Man in Hallway
Les Podewell Les Podewell ... Old Man
Rod Sell Rod Sell ... Groundhog Official
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Storyline

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. Written by Rob Hartill

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He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over... See more »


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Trivia

The French poem Phil recites in the German restaurant is quoted from the 1957 Jacques Brel song "La bourrée du célibataire" or "Bachelor's Dance". "La fille que j'aimera / Sera comme bon vin / Qui se bonifiera / Un peu chaque matin." This has translated into English as: "The girl that I will love/ Will be like a fine wine / that will become better / a bit every morning." See more »

Goofs

When Phil wakes up with Rita on Feb 3, his clock flips to 6:00; then there's 2 minutes and about 15 seconds of movie time until the clock is shown again. Yet, at that point, the clock reads 6:01. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Phil: Somebody asked me today, "Phil, if you could be anywhere in the world, where would you like to be?" And I said to him, "Prob'ly right here - Elko, Nevada, our nation's high at 79 today." Out in California, they're gonna have some warm weather tomorrow, gang wars, and some *very* overpriced real estate. Up in the Pacific Northwest, as you can see, they're gonna have some very, very tall trees.
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Alternate Versions

AMC and Sundance broadcasts in the US slow down the film's audio pitch and speed at 4%. See more »

Connections

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Soundtracks

Quartet No. 1 in D - The Ground Hog
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Performed by Bruce Duvok
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Best romantic comedy ever
16 December 2013 | by gogoschka-1See all my reviews

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Let's face it: everyone's a sucker for romantic comedies, but this one is something special. This movie has as much charm as it has bite, thanks to a fantastic script and Murray's excellent performance. Never dull or cheesy, this wonderful fantasy tale just hits all the right notes, and if anyone knows a better rom-com, please name it. I mean: what other romantic comedies are there where the protagonist commits suicide and you just have to laugh?

I've watched 'Groundhog Day' countless times and, without a doubt, I will watch it again and again (or for as long as I keep waking up to that nerve-wrecking song by Sonny & Cher). Priceless. My vote: 10 out of 10.

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | Italian

Release Date:

12 February 1993 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Le jour de la marmotte See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$14,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,517,672, 14 February 1993

Gross USA:

$70,906,973

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$70,906,973
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Company Credits

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Columbia Pictures See more »
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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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