Groundhog Day (movie, 1993)

About This Movie / Film

Released on February 12, 1993, Groundhog Day is a legendary fantasy comedy directed by Harold Ramis and co-written by Ramis and Danny Rubin. The film stars Bill Murray as Phil Connors, an arrogant and cynical television weatherman who finds himself trapped in a time loop while covering the annual Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Forced to relive February 2nd over and over again, Phil initially uses the loop for hedonistic gain before falling into despair, eventually seeking self-improvement and the affection of his producer, Rita Hanson (played by Andie MacDowell). Produced by Columbia Pictures, the film has become a philosophical touchstone, praised for its clever script, Murray's career-defining performance, and its profound exploration of redemption and the human condition.

Release Dates

Format Release Date
Theatrical February 12, 1993
VHS August 25, 1993
DVD January 27, 1998
Blu-Ray January 27, 2009
4K UHD January 29, 2018

Cast

Actor Character
Bill MurrayPhil Connors
Andie MacDowellRita Hanson
Chris ElliottLarry
Stephen TobolowskyNed Ryerson
Brian Doyle-MurrayBuster Green
Marita GeraghtyNancy Taylor
Angela PatonMrs. Lancaster
Rick DucommunGus
Rick OvertonRalph
Robin DukeDoris the Waitress

Production Crew

Name / Company Role
Columbia PicturesDistributor
Harold RamisDirector / Producer / Writer
Danny RubinWriter / Story
Trevor AlbertProducer
George FentonComposer
John BaileyCinematographer
Pembroke J. HerringFilm Editor
David NicholsProduction Designer

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