13 of the best time-loop movies and shows to watch while celebrating Groundhog Day

Gabbi ShawFeb 3, 2021, 02:23 IST

Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day."Columbia Pictures

Groundhog Day is celebrated each year on February 2.
The film "Groundhog Day" is about a weatherman who keeps waking up on February 2.
This spawned a whole genre of time-loop films in which someone relives a day.

"Groundhog Day," the story of a grumpy weatherman who keeps reliving Groundhog Day over and over again has become so ubiquitous that any other film that employs a time loop is always described in terms of "Groundhog Day."

"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things"? Teen "Groundhog Day." "Edge of Tomorrow"? Action "Groundhog Day." "Happy Death Day"? Scary "Groundhog Day."

We've picked 13 of the best "Groundhog Day"-esque films and series to watch over and over again this February 2 - but be sure not to get trapped in a time loop.

In honor of the real Groundhog Day, you can choose to watch the original time-loop film, 1993's "Groundhog Day."

Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day." Columbia Pictures

Almost three decades later, Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti co-starred in "Palm Springs," a modern spin on the story.

Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Neon/Hulu

The 2018 film "The Fare" added a Greek mythology component to a time-loop story.

Brinna Kelly and Gino Anthony Pesi in "The Fare." Epic Pictures

The 2017 film "Happy Death Day" took the conceit to the horror comedy genre, as Tree keeps reliving her birthday over and over again.

Jessica Rothe in "Happy Death Day." Patti Perret/Universal Pictures

Tree once again gets trapped in a time loop in the 2019 sequel "Happy Death Day 2U."

Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard in "Happy Death Day 2U." Michele K. Short/Universal Pictures

"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" is an upcoming teen movie version of the time loop.

Kyle Allen and Kathryn Newton in "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things." Amazon Studios

Tom Cruise starred in an action movie variant, "Edge of Tomorrow," in 2014.

Tom Cruise in "Edge of Tomorrow." Edge of Tomorrow trailer / Warner Bros.

In "Before I Fall," a teenager realizes that, to get out of a time loop, she has to become a better person.

Zoey Deutch in "Before I Fall." Open Road Films

There have been a few different holiday variations on this genre, but the most famous is "Christmas Every Day."

Yvonne Zima and Erik von Detten in "Christmas Every Day." International Family Entertainment, Inc.

The 2017 Netflix "Naked" took a more straightforward comedic approach.

Marlon Wayans in "Naked." Netflix

Netflix's "Russian Doll" is a series, but it excels at the "Groundhog Day" premise.

Natasha Lyonne in "Russian Doll." Netflix

"Looped" is a cartoon focusing on Luc and Theo, two kids who keep reliving October 12.

"Looped." DHX Media

For a bonus piece of content, try the "Remedial Chaos Theory" episode of "Community's" third season.

Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, Gillian Jacobs, Joe McHale, and Donald Glover in "Community." NBCUniversal Television Distribution

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