What is the point of the movie Groundhog Day?
What is the point of the movie Groundhog Day? The message of “Groundhog Day” is that individuals with free will can choose goodness. It may take time, but it’s the only path to redemption. Murray plays Phil Connors, a self-absorbed TV weatherman caught in a time loop.
How many years was Phil stuck in Groundhog Day?
But for just how long? Well a film blog has worked it out for you: 33 years and 350 days. WhatCulture.com worked out just how long Phil Connors spent in limbo back in 2013 to mark the film’s 20th anniversary. Amazingly, the torturous time equates to repeating the same day 12,395 times.
Is the movie Groundhog Day on Netflix?
Unfortunately, Groundhog Day isn’t available to stream on Netflix. If you are a Starz subscriber, this film is available on that service. You can also rent it on Google Play, iTunes, VUDU, YouTube, and Amazon Prime.
Why was Phil stuck in Groundhog Day?
There’s no specific reason given for why Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is caught in the time loop. “Groundhog Day” succeeds because the screenplay doesn’t pander to the audience by providing an explanation, and it avoids the need for Phil to spend the movie constantly chasing some meaningless goal.