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Once again, for the fifth year in a row, TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is forced to cover the Groundhog Day ceremonies in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, an assignment he truly despises. But this year something truly bizarre happens after he finishes the report: When he wakes up the next morning, ready to leave, he .. Read more

Starring	Stephen Tobolowsky, Marita Geraghty, Robin Duke, Brian Doyle Murray
Director	Harold Ramis
Genres	Comedy

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- A 90s version of It's A Wonderful Life: tougher, smarter, more knowing and successfully avoiding corn to provide an unexpectedly witty and warming comedy.
- 31340
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  - 2
  Funny, sweet, unexpectedly profound!
  
  This is a great film to watch with friends so you can discuss the questions it raises over a beer afterwards ... Groundhog day is a gentle romantic comedy but ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Hazel
  - London SE5
  - 27 Mar 2004 at 22:04
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- - 0
  - 0
  Fantastic feel good film with an excellent underlying message!
  
  Hadn't watched this film in a good while but it was every bit as good this time as the last time I watched it! Highly recommend an evening in watching it ... read more »
  
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- - MayaMoonchild
  - 1 review
  - 27 Apr 2012 at 11:37
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  the facts
  
  Lots of very over articulated reviews.
  
  fact 1. Classic
  
  fact 2. Bill Murry's perfect nonchalants
  
  fact 3. it's not about ... read more »
  
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- 1112156
- - bscope
  - 1 review
  - 18 Apr 2012 at 02:59
- - 2
  - 0
  Classic feel-good movie
  
  The basic idea of reliving the same day over and over again is explored in many amusing and thought-provoking ways with a skillful light touch.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- 1058903
- - Tuxydo
  - 13 reviews
  - 05 Nov 2011 at 08:15
- - 0
  - 8
  worth a squirt
  
  yeah, worth a go but not exactly overly enthused about the film !
  
  Watch this if you're very bored, have nothing to do and it's Sunday.
  
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- 990433
- - vanilla_quiff
  - 284 reviews
  - Gatwick, England
  - 08 May 2011 at 14:45
- - 1
  - 0
  a nice family film for everyone
  
  Whilst not being belly-achingly funny, this is amusing and light-hearted and very well done. Bill Murray is the right actor to play this part and Andie McDowell... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Hampshire, UK
  - 18 Mar 2011 at 15:37
- - 1
  - 0
  Ground Hog Day
  
  I loved this film.
  
  I have moments (and I am working on it) when I have Ground Hog Day moments and I hate it!!
  
  I thought Bill Murray was ... read more »
  
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- 973581
- - a customer
  - N8
  - 16 Mar 2011 at 13:16
- - 1
  - 0
  Slightly Dissapointing...
  
  So I saw this film two days ago called 'Groundhog Day'. As you will know, when watching any film with Bill Murray you prepare yourself for a few laughs... read more »
  
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  - Jibbet10
  - 52 reviews
  - Chippenham
  - 13 Mar 2011 at 10:03
- - 0
  - 0
  Terrific film!
  
  Fantastic comedy, oddly enough I think this might be the first Bill Murray movie I have seen and I loved it...great sense of humour that treads a dark path at ... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 11 Mar 2011 at 22:52
- - 0
  - 0
  There's Something Lovely About It
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  I'd heard of this film a lot, it always appeared in those Top 100 films lists you see on TV and people in general had just mentioned it. I'd never ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Norwich
  - 07 Mar 2011 at 10:15
- - 0
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  classic film
  
  This is really the ultimate 'what if...' film
  
  Who hasn't wondered what would happen if you did something 'out of the ordinary'.<... read more »
  
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- - TheOriginalMrC
  - 11 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Mar 2011 at 15:57
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- - 22
  - 2
  Funny, sweet, unexpectedly profound!
  
  This is a great film to watch with friends so you can discuss the questions it raises over a beer afterwards ... Groundhog day is a gentle romantic comedy but ... read more »
  
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- 3811
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Hazel
  - London SE5
  - 27 Mar 2004 at 22:04
- - 8
  - 2
  First watched this ...
  
  First watched this film when it first came out and enjoyed it then. Found it still just as good, funny, gentle and a pleasant way to spent an evening with the... read more »
  
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- 29095
- - Marion#1
  - DOVER
  - 28 Feb 2004 at 16:08
- - 7
  - 1
  One to watch over and over
  
  Truly an all time great Sunday film, sit back and let the film take you to a new concept.
  
  Brilliantly crafted, this is one of those films that you ... read more »
  
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- - Ouralan
  - South Yorkshire
  - 25 May 2004 at 20:21
- - 6
  - 0
  but why?
  
  A good film, well made and watchable.
  
  But as with other Andy McDowell films (Green Card, 4 Weddings) I just have no sympathy for her character and I ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Wycombe, UK
  - 23 Dec 2004 at 00:14
- - 5
  - 0
  A warm, happy and thought provoking affair...
  
  I have watched numerous films over the years. This one stands out above them all unpretentiously. This film could literally be viewed dozens of times. ... read more »
  
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- 203539
- - Rob Houghton
  - Croydon, England
  - 06 Feb 2006 at 23:32
- - 5
  - 2
  Superb!
  
  This film is terrific! My favourite all time movie. I have watched it so many times, and it still intrigues me. A great cast of fine actors, superb direction,... read more »
  
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- 3785
- - Bob Jackson
  - Bucks, England.
  - 27 Mar 2004 at 08:36
- - 4
  - 0
  A lovely film
  
  I love this film, which always lifts me however many times I see it. Bill Murray is perfect in the lead role, as he progresses from initial dark despair to a ... read more »
  
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- 24900
- - Alan
  - Shropshire
  - 09 Nov 2004 at 21:58
- - 4
  - 0
  My favourite film of all time
  
  What would you do if you had the same day over and over again?
  
  Well you don't! so make the most of your short life, have fun and do it right, ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Planet Earth
  - 11 Dec 2005 at 13:08
- - 3
  - 0
  A truly wonderful ...
  
  A truly wonderful romantic comedy with a twist.
  
  I believe this will always remain one of my favourite top ten films, the film works on the novel ... read more »
  
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- 29264
- - David#66
  - WELLING
  - 01 Mar 2004 at 15:07
- - 3
  - 0
  More to this film than first meets the eye
  
  Wasn't sure I was going to like this but if you want a description of eternal damnation then Groundhog Day does a pretty good job.
  
  But I wouldn&#... read more »
  
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- 110891
- - a customer
  - South Bucks, England
  - 05 Jun 2005 at 08:16

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Critics' reviews
- A 90s version of It's A Wonderful Life: tougher, smarter, more knowing and successfully avoiding corn to provide an unexpectedly witty and warming comedy.
- 31340
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- How would it feel to wake up to the same day every day? Would you crack up at the sheer tedium of it all? Cynically... read more on Time Out
- 44575
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...Murray's weatherman is tailor-made for his smug screen persona....Stephen Tobolowsky is hilarious..."
- 9816
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A particularly witty and resonant comedy....A perfect character for [Murray]..."
- 9814
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[Elliott] steals the laughs whenever he's in the frame..." -- Rating: A-
- 9813
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A wickedly yummy smarm-alade..."
- 9815
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- Groundhog Day - Blu-ray
  
  Once again, for the fifth year in a row, TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is forced to cover the Groundhog Day ceremonies in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, an assignment he truly despises. But this year something truly bizarre happens after he finishes the report: When he wakes up the next ...

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- Groundhog Day
  
  Once again, for the fifth year in a row, TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is forced to cover the Groundhog Day ceremonies in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, an assignment he truly despises. But this year something truly bizarre happens after he finishes the report: When he wakes up the next ...