Groundhog Day (1993)

On February 1, television weatherman Phil Connors reassures his Pittsburgh viewers that an approaching blizzard will miss Western Pennsylvania. Alongside his producer Rita Hanson and cameraman Larry, Phil travels to Punxsutawney for his annual coverage of the Groundhog Day festivities. Phil makes no secret of his contempt for the assignment, the small town, and the “hicks” who live there, asserting that he will soon be leaving his station for a new job.

On February 2, Phil awakens in the Cherry Tree Inn to Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” playing on the clock radio. He gives a half-hearted performance reporting on the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and the festivities. Contrary to Connors’ prediction, the blizzard strikes the area, preventing all travel out of Punxsutawney, and although he desperately searches for a way to leave, he is eventually forced to spend the night in the town. The next morning, Phil wakes once more to “I Got You Babe” and the same DJ banter on the radio. Phil experiences the previous day’s events repeating exactly and believes he is experiencing déjà vu. He again unsuccessfully attempts to leave the town and retires to bed.