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Groundhog Day

1993Movie1 h 41 minPG

Romance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic728.4Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

A cathartic, uplifting romance movie about the mind and pop culture, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

He’s having the worst day of his life… Over and over again.

A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.

Feels like

  • Time Loop Comedy-Drama
  • Existential Redemption Arc
  • Sharp Satirical Wit
  • Iconic Character Transformation
  • Heartwarming Romantic Growth
  • Philosophical Exploration of Routine
  • Highly Rewatchable Classic
  • Masterful Performance Showcase
  • Small-Town Americana Charm
  • Cynicism to Empathy Journey

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Harold Ramis
Written by
Harold Ramis, Danny Rubin
Produced by
Harold Ramis, Trevor Albert
Music by
George Fenton

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Facts

February 11, 1993 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
February 11, 1993
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
101 countries

Tropes

Busman's Holiday, Jerkass, I Cannot Self-Terminate +9

  • Busman's Holiday
  • Jerkass
  • I Cannot Self-Terminate
  • Bungled Suicide
  • Men Act, Women Are
  • Wham Line
  • Five-Second Foreshadowing
  • Being Tortured Makes You Evil
  • Hope Spot
  • No Endor Holocaust
  • Artist Disillusionment
  • Artistic License – Cars

12 of 205 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Groundhog Day?"

Questions about Groundhog Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Groundhog Day?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Groundhog Day streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Groundhog Day worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Groundhog Day okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Groundhog Day good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Groundhog Day make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Was Groundhog Day a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$71 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $71 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Groundhog Day use?

Busman's HolidayJerkassI Cannot Self-TerminateBungled SuicideMen Act, Women AreWham LineFive-Second ForeshadowingBeing Tortured Makes You EvilHope SpotNo Endor HolocaustArtist DisillusionmentArtistic License – Carsand 193 more

TV Tropes lists 205 tropes for it, including Busman's Holiday, Jerkass, and I Cannot Self-Terminate.