Groundhog Day 1993
“He’s having the worst day of his life… Over and over again.”
What is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is a 1993 American film directed by Harold Ramis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Danny Rubin. The movie follows a cynical TV weatherman, accompanied by his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, as they report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 11, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $14,600,000
- Revenue
- $71,108,778
- Genres
- Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Groundhog Day is a 1993 American film directed by Harold Ramis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Danny Rubin. The movie follows a cynical TV weatherman, accompanied by his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, as they report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney. The film is classified as a romance, fantasy, and comedy, and features a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It is rated PG and has been described as a story about a character experiencing a repeating day. The film stars Bill Murray in a leading role. Groundhog Day explores themes of personal growth and self-improvement, as the main character navigates the consequences of his actions in a unique and challenging situation.
Should you watch it?
“A cynical weatherman becomes trapped in an endless loop while covering a town festival.”
- clever premise
- character development
- repetitive narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy comedies featuring a unique supernatural twist.
The film contains mild language and thematic elements suitable for most general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
A weatherman finds himself reliving the same day repeatedly while reporting on a local event.
Where does the story take place?
The events occur in the small town of Punxsutawney.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a cynical television weatherman.
Who accompanies the weatherman?
He is joined by his producer and his cameraman.
Is this based on a real animal?
The title refers to the groundhog, a species of marmot.