Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian Doyle-Murray, Marita Geraghty, Angela Paton, Rick Ducommun
Original language
English
First release
February 11, 1993 (Norway)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Awards
British Comedy Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Saturn Award for Best Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, BMI Film & TV Awards
Setting
Pittsburgh, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Filming locations
Woodstock
Crew
Screenplay
Danny Rubin, Harold Ramis
Producer
Harold Ramis, Trevor Albert
Cinematography
John Bailey
Editing
Pembroke J. Herring
Music
George Fenton
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Octopus Film Festival 2025 - Program
Titles
| Original title | Groundhog Day | |
| Québec French title | Le Jour de la marmotte | |
| Alternate title | Un jour sans fin |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Groundhog Day (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1993) | 1 release, 1993: Epic Soundtrax |
| CD | Groundhog Day (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1993) | 5 releases, 1993: Epic Soundtrax |
| CD | Groundhog Day (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1993) | 1 release, 1993: Sony Music |
| Cassette | Groundhog Day (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1993) | 4 releases, 1993: Epic, Epic Soundtrax |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Norway | February 11, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Romania | February 11, 1993 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 11, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 25, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | April 2, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Italy | April 8, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 29, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Finland | April 30, 1993 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 7, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | May 7, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | June 18, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 25, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Greece | June 25, 1993 |
| Theatrical | France | July 28, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | August 6, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | August 27, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | September 10, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 17, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Poland | September 17, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 29, 1993 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 4, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 31, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 6, 1995 |
| Television | Netherlands | August 31, 2002 |
| Streaming | France | December 10, 2016 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | August 10, 2024 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 10, 1994 |
| Home video | Russia | March 4, 1999 |
| Home video | Sweden | February 17, 2000 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 18, 2002 |
| Home video | France | January 3, 2006 |
| Home video | Sweden | January 28, 2009 |
| Home video | France | February 4, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 5, 2009 |
| Home video | Russia | May 28, 2009 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | November 5, 2012 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 10, 2017 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | July 15, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Harold Ramis |
| Cast | Bill Murray (Phil), Andie MacDowell (Rita), Chris Elliott (Larry), Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned), Brian Doyle-Murray (Buster), Marita Geraghty (Nancy), Angela Paton (Mrs. Lancaster), Rick Ducommun (Gus), Rick Overton (Ralph), Robin Duke (Doris the Waitress), Carol Bivins (Anchorwoman), Willie Garson (Phil's Assistant Kenny), Ken Hudson Campbell (Man in Hallway), Les Podewell (Old Man), Rod Sell (Groundhog Official), Tom Milanovich (State Trooper), John M. Watson Sr. (Bartender), Peggy Roeder (Piano Teacher), Harold Ramis (Neurologist), David Pasquesi (Psychiatrist), Lee Sellars (Cop), Chet Dubowski (Bank Guard Felix), C.O. Erickson (Bank Guard Herman), Sandy Maschmeyer (Phil's Movie Date), Leighanne O'Neil (Fan on Street), Evangeline Binkley (Jeopardy! Viewer), Samuel Mages (Jeopardy! Viewer), Ben Zwick (Jeopardy! Viewer), Hynden Walch (Debbie), Michael Shannon (Fred), Timothy Hendrickson (Waiter Bill), Martha Webster (Waitress Alice), Angela Gollan (Piano Student), Shaun Chaiyabhat (Boy in Tree), Dianne B. Shaw (E.R. Nurse), Barbara Ann Grimes (Flat Tire Lady), Ann Heekin (Flat Tire Lady), Lucina Paquet (Flat Tire Lady), Brenda Pickleman (Buster's Wife), Amy Murdoch (Buster's Daughter), Eric Saiet (Buster's Son), Lindsay Albert (Woman with Cigarette), Roger Adler (Guitar Player), Ben A. Fish (Bass Player), Don Riozz McNichols (Drum Player), Brian Willig (Saxophone Player), Richard Henzel (D.J. (voice)), Rob Riley (D.J. (voice)), Tony DeGuide (Reporter (uncredited)), Reni Santoni (State Trooper (voice) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Danny Rubin, Harold Ramis |
| Story | Danny Rubin |
| Producer | Harold Ramis, Trevor Albert |
| Executive producer | C.O. Erickson |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Editing | Pembroke J. Herring |
| Music | George Fenton |
| Production design | David Nichols |
| Visual effects | Rick Lazzarini, Tom Ryba |
| Costumes | Jennifer Butler |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
