Groundhog Day (1993)
Kernel Score: 85% · 8,719 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1993-02-11
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is Groundhog Day worth watching?
Must-watch. Bill Murray plays a cynical weatherman stuck repeating one day in a small town, and the film turns that gag into something funny, wise and warm. It's one of the great comedies and it rewatches well.
Watch it if you
- like clever high-concept comedies
- enjoy Bill Murray's dry humour
- want a romance that's actually about growing up
Skip it if you
- dislike repetition as a premise
- want a fast, gag-heavy comedy
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Groundhog Day
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Groundhog Day parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Groundhog Day is a PG comedy-fantasy with light romance and a positive message about self-improvement.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Groundhog Day
If you liked Groundhog Day, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Palm Springs (2020) — 83%: Modern take on the time-loop comedy with a romance.
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) — 91%: Time-loop premise played as action, with a funny hero.
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) — 81%: Gentle comedy about a man whose life gets strange.
- Midnight in Paris (2011) — 84%: Whimsical fantasy romance with a charmed lead.
- Ruby Sparks (2012) — 79%: Romantic fantasy with a clever high-concept hook.
- Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) — 80%: Small-scale time-loop comedy full of inventive ideas.
Director
Cast
- Bill Murray as Phil Connors
- Andie MacDowell as Rita Hanson
- Chris Elliott as Larry
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Ned Ryerson
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Buster Green
- Marita Geraghty as Nancy Taylor
- Angela Paton as Mme Lancaster
- Rick Ducommun as Gus
- Rick Overton as Ralph
- Robin Duke as Doris la serveuse
Groundhog Day FAQ
Is Groundhog Day worth watching?
Must-watch. Bill Murray plays a cynical weatherman stuck repeating one day in a small town, and the film turns that gag into something funny, wise and warm. It's one of the great comedies and it rewatches well.
Where can I watch Groundhog Day?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Groundhog Day OK for kids?
Groundhog Day is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Groundhog Day is a PG comedy-fantasy with light romance and a positive message about self-improvement.
What movies are like Groundhog Day?
If you liked Groundhog Day, try Palm Springs, Edge of Tomorrow, Stranger Than Fiction and Midnight in Paris.