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Groundhog Day: Best Movies about 1 Day
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Some great films contain a plot that takes place within one 24-hour period. Here are some of the best. Know of any others? Think Superbad belongs here?
| 1. | EMPIRE RECORDS (1995) - Several big stars got their start in this comedy about the staff of a record store as they attempt to save the store they love from becoming a toilet showroom. |
| 2. | THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) - A group of high schoolers spend a day in detention where they discover they're not so different from one another. |
| 3. | CLERKS (1994) - This film about nothing in particular follows two convenient store clerks on a typical day (related films MALLRATS and CLERKS II also take place in one day). |
| 4. | ROPE (1948) - This Hitchcock film known for its use of long takes is the story of two friends who attempt to hide a dead body while throwing a party. |
| 5. | BLOWUP (1996) - This art-house Anotonioni film follows a photographer as he discovers he might have photographed a murder. |
| 6. | SUPERBAD (2007) - Two buddies spend a day trying to acquire the booze necessary to throw the graduation party that might claim their virginities. |
| 7. | GROUNDHOG DAY (1993) - Phil Connors, an egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event (February 2) in Punxsutawney, finds himself repeating the same day over and over again. After indulging in all manner of hedonistic pursuits, he begins to reexamine his life and priorities. |
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creative list... wish I could think of more
Comment by: ryan I can't remember if the 1970's movie "Car Wash" was about a single day, but close enough. I'd add it to this list.
Comment by: Sam I love Empire Records, but avoid Blowup...you'll be disappointed.
Comment by: buccicone.2
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