Groundhog Day (1993)
Average Rating: 8/10
Reviews Counted: 64
Fresh: 62 | Rotten: 2
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Average Rating: 7.8/10
Critic Reviews: 16
Fresh: 16 | Rotten: 0
No consensus yet.
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Movie Info
Bill Murray plays Phil, a TV weatherman working for a local station in Pennsylvania but convinced that national news stardom is in his grasp. Phil displays a charm and wit on camera that evaporates the moment the red light goes off; he is bitter, appallingly self-centered, and treats his co-workers with contempt, especially his producer Rita (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliot). On February 2, 1992, Phil, Rita, and Larry are sent on an assignment that Phil especially loathes: the
Feb 12, 1993 Wide
Jan 29, 2002
Columbia Pictures
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Cast
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Bill Murray
Phil Connors -
Andie MacDowell
Rita -
Chris Elliott
Larry -
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Brian Doyle-Murray
Buster -
Marita Geraghty
Nancy -
Rick Ducommun
Gus -
Rick Overton
Ralph -
Robin Duke
Doris the Waitress -
Angela Paton
Mrs. Lancaster -
Carol Bivins
Anchorwoman -
Les Podewell
Old Man -
Harold Ramis
Neurologist -
David Pasquesi
Psychiatrist -
Willie Garson
Phil's Assistant Kenny -
Timothy Hendrickson
Waiter Bill -
Rom Milanovich
State Trooper -
Lucina Paquet
Flat Tire Lady -
Brenda Pickleman
Buster's Wife -
Peggy Roeder
Piano Teacher -
Eric Saiet
Buster's Son -
Rod Sell
Groundhog Official -
Dianne B. Shaw
E.R. Nurse -
Terry Fryer
Piano Hand Double -
Rob Riley
DJ Voice -
Doc Erickson
Herman Bank Guard -
John M. Watson Sr.
Bartender -
Richard Henzel
DJ Voice -
Mike Shannon
Fred
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All Critics (64) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (2) | DVD (35)
Groundhog Day may not be the funniest collaboration between Bill Murray and director Harold Ramis... Yet this gentle, small-scale effort is easily the most endearing film of both men's careers, a sweet and amusing surprise package.
Top CriticMurray hasn't made a comedy this winningly dumb and smart and -- yes -- sweet in a long time. If, indeed, he ever has.
A movie that continually replays a single day could quickly become tedious but, strangely enough, Groundhog Day never does.
Murray's wiseacre persona is perfect for what could be saccharine material in other hands.
Even if you applaud Bill Murray's evolution from inspired comedian to minimalist seriocomic actor, it's a relief to revisit his most varied and charming role as Phil Connors.
Bill Murray is the one veteran of the Saturday Night Live/SCTV axis who still knows how to enter into a giddy conspiracy with his audience.
MacDowell was never more convincing and Chris Elliott is a dry delight as her lens-man. Murray and movie, meanwhile, are a mutual godsend: Groundhog Day rescued his career from calcifying in self-caricature.
Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell have a ball with the main roles.
Groundhog Day is a good vehicle for Murray, tailored to his deadpan style, and should please fans disappointed by some the comedian's recent movies.
The movie is expertly calculated to derive maximum comic energy from Bill Murray's great, deadpan mug and his drop-dead I'm-not-impressed line readings.
Built around an inspired premise, Groundhog Day is the high-concept comedy to end all high-concept comedies. Easy to watch yet surprisingly profound, it's an entertaining crowd-pleaser which is much smarter than most people watching will realise. Bing!
Bill Murray is in top form at this charming romantic comedy fantasy, well directed by Harold Ramis
Reminds one of Capra's It's A Wonderful Life.
A witty, sarcastic take on redemption.
A memorable comedy for the ages, Groundhog Day digs deeper than most magic-realist comedies... [Blu-ray]
Comic perfection.
An entertaining film, but it's also one that can subtly, obliquely inspire you to get out of your rut, do the right things, and move on with your life--whether you believe in karma or not.
[A] great American comedy.
Audience Reviews for Groundhog Day
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- Phil Connors: Do you want to throw up here or in the car?
- Ralph: I think both.
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- Rita: You speak French.
- Phil Connors: Oui.
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- Phil Connors: I'm a god.
- Rita: You are God?
- Phil Connors: I'm a god, I'm not the God. I don't think.
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- Phil Connors: Who is your perfect guy?
- Rita: Well, first of all, he's too humble to know he's perfect.
- Phil Connors: That's me!
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- Phil Connors: [to the groundhog] Don't drive angry! Don't drive angry!
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- Phil Connors: [talking about an oncoming train] I'm betting he's going to swerve first.
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Foreign Titles
- und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier (DE)
- Groundhog Day (UK)
