Groundhog Day (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 7.6

Groundhog Day poster

Released in 1993, Groundhog Day is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Harold Ramis, running about 101 minutes. “He’s having the worst day of his life… Over and over again.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish 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.

Who’s in it. Groundhog Day stars Bill Murray as Phil Connors, Andie MacDowell as Rita Hanson, Chris Elliott as Larry and Stephen Tobolowsky as Ned Ryerson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Groundhog Day has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Groundhog Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of Groundhog Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Groundhog Day (1993)?
In US, Groundhog Day is available to stream on Philo, AMC and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Groundhog Day worth watching?
Groundhog Day holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky and Brian Doyle-Murray.
When was Groundhog Day released?
Groundhog Day was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.