- Starring
- Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Rating
- PG
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Release date
- October 3, 1980
- Where to watch
- Tubi
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Rating Summary
Somewhere in Time is a magical and moving tale of love that transcends time and space. Christopher Reeve (Superman: The Movie) and Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) deliver standout performances as the devoted couple who are separated by the barriers of time, but whose love for one another ultimately brings them back together.
Somewhere In Time
The film’s breathtaking visuals and sweeping score transport the viewer to a world of fantastical romance and possibility. The attention to detail in the production design and costume design is truly impressive, immersing the audience in the lavish and opulent world of the Grand Hotel.
The film follows playwright Richard Collier (Reeve), who becomes captivated by a photograph of a beautiful actress named Elise McKenna (Seymour) from the early 20th century. Determined to meet her, Collier begins researching time travel and eventually discovers that he has the ability to transport himself back in time to 1912, where he meets and falls in love with McKenna.
But their relationship is not without its challenges, as Collier must navigate the complexities of time travel and the societal expectations of the time period in order to be with the woman he loves.
The film’s stunning visuals and sweeping score add to the movie’s rich, romantic atmosphere, making it a true feast for the senses. The production design and costume design are impeccable, immersing the audience in the opulent world of the Grand Hotel.
But it is the chemistry between Reeve and Seymour that truly elevates Somewhere in Time. Their on-screen romance is both tender and passionate, and their performances are nothing short of captivating. Reeve is charming and charismatic as Collier, while Seymour is elegant and poised as McKenna.
Overall, Somewhere in Time is a beautifully crafted and emotionally rich love story that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled.
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James Carrick
James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.