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Groundhog Day

1993·Movie
1h 41min·PG
82
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Masterful craft, big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Romance8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7

World

The mind, pop culture, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

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.
Time Loop Comedy-DramaExistential Redemption ArcSharp Satirical WitIconic Character TransformationHeartwarming Romantic GrowthPhilosophical Exploration of RoutineHighly Rewatchable ClassicMasterful Performance ShowcaseSmall-Town Americana CharmCynicism to Empathy Journey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Groundhog Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Groundhog Day legally?

Groundhog Day is included with a subscription to Netflix and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Groundhog Day worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Groundhog Day rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Groundhog Day?

1 h 41 min

Groundhog Day runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Groundhog Day?

Critics83
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Groundhog Day much the same way.

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 language is Groundhog Day in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some French, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Groundhog Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Groundhog Day in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Groundhog Day, including Busman's Holiday, Jerkass, I Cannot Self-Terminate.