

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.
Acting
Murray's journey from smug to soulful is masterclass
Writing
Script so tight, it spawned its own subgenre name
Direction
Ramis balances bleak philosophy with punchlines

Director
Harold Ramis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was so influential that 'Groundhog Day' became shorthand for any repetitive situation—used in military briefings, therapy, and even Parliament.
Murray and Ramis had a legendary 20-year feud after this film; they only reconciled days before Ramis's death in 2014. Art imitates life imitates art.