In this "Versus" battle, we dive into the repetitive world of time loops. We compare the 1993 Harold Ramis classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, against the 2020 Hulu/Amazon breakout Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. While both films explore the existential dread and comedic potential of living the same day forever, only one can be the ultimate champion.

• Round 1: The Script – Both hosts awarded the point to Groundhog Day for its masterful simplicity and iconic redemption arc.

  
  

• Round 2: Characters – A split decision (0.5 each). While Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell are legendary, Palm Springs provided more depth to its supporting cast.

  
  

• Round 3: Visuals & Direction – Groundhog Day wins for its evocative sense of place and Harold Ramis’s direction.

  
  

• Round 4: Soundtrack & Vibe – The "Pennsylvania Polka" secures an easy win for Groundhog Day.

  
  

• Round 5: Favorite Moments – From the "Don't Drive Angry" cliff dive to the existential realization of an old man's death, Groundhog Day takes the lead in memorability.

  
  

• Round 6: Re-watchability – Groundhog Day is the ultimate comfort movie (and more kid-friendly!).

  
  

Final Score: Groundhog Day: 5.5 | Palm Springs: 0.5

Round-by-Round Breakdown