A cynical weatherman relives the same whimsical day, slowly discovering romance and the joy of connection.
Feel-good and romantic, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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