Somewhere in Time (1980) movie poster

Somewhere in Time (1980)

"Someday in the past he will find her..."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 40% (RT: 52%, MC: 29) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaFantasyRomance

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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (644 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
29
Cast
Christopher Reeve as Richard Collier
Jane Seymour as Elise McKenna
Christopher Plummer as William Fawcett Robinson
Teresa Wright as Laura Roberts
Bill Erwin as Arthur Biehl
George Voskovec as Dr. Gerald Finney
Susan French as Older Elise
John Alvin as Arthur's Father
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 644 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in timeโ€”where he meets her. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Somewhere in Time was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1980 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Somewhere in Time, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Somewhere in Time is a 1980 drama, fantasy, romance film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century.

Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in timeโ€”where he meets her. The film has been rated by 644 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Somewhere in Time delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Somewhere in Time (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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