What To Watch If You Love 'Groundhog Day'

Jason Bancroft
Updated May 3, 2024 15 items
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Vote up the movies and shows that fans of 'Groundhog Day' are sure to love.

Have we done this before? it's easy to ask that question when compiling a list of the best movies similar to Groundhog Day because there are so many great time loop movies. But more than that Groundhog Day is hilarious and if that's what you loved about the movie, chances are you need to watch Palm Springs, Naked, and About Time among other films on our list. From Hollywood classics to new movies similar to Groundhog Day it's hard to pick which one should be in the top spot. That's where you and your votes can help.

Vote up your favorite movies like Groundhog Day and vote down the ones that you think other Rankers should skip. If you're looking for a time loop movie to stream right away, check out The Map of Tiny Perfect Things on Hulu. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, and Apple TV+ are other great streaming services where you can find some, if not all, of these films.

  • Scrooged
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    Scrooged

    Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe
    8 votes
    In the darkly comic film Scrooged, Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a cynical television executive who has lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. In a modern twist on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol', Cross is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Each spirit exposes him to a different aspect of his life - past, present and future - forcing him to confront his ruthless behavior. As he embarks on this supernatural journey, Cross grapples with regret, fear and hope. Directed by Richard Donner, this festive satire cleverly blends humor and fantasy, resulting in an unforgettable holiday movie experience.
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  • Palm Springs
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    Palm Springs

    Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons
    13 votes
    In the quirky rom-com Palm Springs, Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) find themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Stuck in an endless wedding celebration in Palm Springs, these two strangers form an unlikely bond as they navigate their surreal predicament. Their characters evolve amidst the desert backdrop, with comedy and romance interwoven seamlessly into the narrative. The film's unique take on the concept of time has earned it a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.
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  • The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
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    The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

    Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
    12 votes
    Two teens develop a budding romance while stuck in an endless time loop.
  • Happy Death Day
    4

    Happy Death Day

    Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine
    9 votes
    Caught in an eerie loop of her own murder, college student Theresa Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) awakens each day on her birthday, only to be killed and wake up again. This comedic slasher flick, Happy Death Day, cleverly combines horror and humor. Tree must unveil her killer's identity to break the cycle, navigating a trail of clues and red herrings with each gruesome demise. Directed by Christopher Landon, this movie uses its Groundhog Day-esque premise to generate suspense and mystery, keeping viewers guessing until the end.
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  • About Time
    5

    About Time

    Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy
    7 votes
    The romantic comedy-drama About Time is a captivating exploration of love, life, and time travel. The protagonist Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) learns on his 21st birthday that he can time travel, a secret passed down through the men in his family. He uses this ability to win over Mary (Rachel McAdams), the woman of his dreams. However, as Tim navigates the complexities of life with this extraordinary gift, he soon realizes that even time travel cannot protect him from the ups and downs of life. Directed by Richard Curtis, About Time is a heartwarming tale about making every moment count.
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  • What Women Want
    6

    What Women Want

    Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei
    3 votes
    In the romantic comedy What Women Want, Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson), a chauvinistic advertising executive, gains an unexpected ability to hear women's thoughts after a freak accident. While initially disconcerted, he realizes this newfound skill can be used to his advantage both in his personal life and at work, especially with his tough boss Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt). As he navigates through this peculiar situation, Nick begins to understand and respect women in a way he never has before, leading to an unforeseen transformation. The film interestingly explores themes of gender dynamics and empathy.
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  • When We First Met
    7

    When We First Met

    Adam DeVine, Alexandra Daddario, Shelley Hennig
    6 votes
    After spending a night with the girl of his dreams only to become just friends, a man gets the opportunity to travel through time and alter that night over and over again until he gets everything perfect.
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  • Before I Fall
    8

    Before I Fall

    Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller
    4 votes
    Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch) seems to have it all: popularity, a loving boyfriend (Kian Lawley) and a seemingly perfect future. Everything changes in the blink of an eye when she dies in a car crash but then magically wakes up to find herself reliving the same day over and over again. As Samantha tries to untangle the mystery of a life derailed, she must also unravel the secrets of the people closest to her and discover how the power of a single day can make a difference.
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  • Naked
    9

    Naked

    Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Dennis Haysbert
    4 votes
    Rob Anderson is all set to marry the girl of his dreams, but can't quite get to the altar. He finds himself caught in a time loop, waking up naked in a hotel elevator over and over again.
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  • Christmas Do-Over
    10

    Christmas Do-Over

    Jay Mohr, Daphne Zuniga, Ruta Lee
    1 votes
    A man (Jay Mohr) has a chance to make positive changes by reliving Christmas Day over and over again.
  • Liar Liar
    11

    Liar Liar

    Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly
    1 votes
    In the comedic film Liar Liar, Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey), a career-focused lawyer known for his fabrications, finds himself in an unusual predicament. After his son Max's (Justin Cooper) birthday wish, Fletcher discovers he can no longer lie. This sudden truth-telling wreaks havoc on his professional and personal life, including jeopardizing his relationship with his boss Miranda (Amanda Donohoe) and ex-wife Audrey (Maura Tierney). Throughout this hilarious chaos, Fletcher grapples with the reality of honesty, in a world where lies had been his most reliable tool.
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  • Boss Level
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    Boss Level

    Frank Grillo, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson
    1 votes
    A retired military operative finds himself in a never-ending time loop on the day of his death.
  • 50 First Dates
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    50 First Dates

    Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider
    1 votes
    In the romantic comedy 50 First Dates, marine veterinarian Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) lives an uncommitted life in Hawaii until he meets Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore). Tragically, Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss, unable to remember anything from the day before. Undeterred, Henry, smitten and determined, has to win her heart anew each day. Directed by Peter Segal with a supporting cast including Rob Schneider and Sean Astin, this film is a humorous yet touching exploration of love's persistence against adversity. Despite its comedic tones, it subtly sheds light on the challenges of living with a cognitive disorder.
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  • The Family Man
    14

    The Family Man

    Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle
    1 votes
    In The Family Man, Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage), a single, wealthy Wall Street executive, confronts an alternate suburban reality. A glimpse into what life could have been, he wakes up married to his long-lost love, Kate (Téa Leoni), with two kids in tow. The genre blends romance and drama with a dash of comedy. Directed by Brett Ratner, the movie showcases how Jack navigates this unfamiliar world, grappling with domesticity and the demands of a middle-class lifestyle. Notably, it won the ASCAP Award for Top Box Office Films in 2001.
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  • Run Lola Run
    15

    Run Lola Run

    Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup
    2 votes
    In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss, Ronnie (Heino Ferch), but accidentally leaves the 100,000 mark payment in a subway car. Given 20 minutes to come up with the money, he calls his girlfriend, Lola (Franka Potente), who sprints through the streets of the city to try to beg the money out of her bank manager father (Herbert Knaup) and get to Manni before he does something desperate.
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