Somewhere in Time (1980), PG, 1 hr 43 min

Somewhere in Time (1980), PG, 1 hr 43 min

Franchise #: N/A (standalone romantic fantasy)
Tagline: "Love transcends time—even across decades."
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Main 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 (elder)

Susan French as Older Elise

George Voskovec as Dr. Gerard Finney

Sean Hayden as Young Arthur (1912)

Bill Macy as Critic

Tim Kazurinsky as Photographer

Don Franklin as Tourist
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Reviews
My Rating 7/10
Dove Foundation No rating listed
IMDb 7.2/10 
Metacritic 29/100
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Plot Summary
Playwright Richard Collier becomes fascinated by a vintage photograph of the actress Elise McKenna. After meeting an elderly woman who mysteriously encourages him to “come back to me,” Richard hypnotizes himself to travel back to 1912. There, he meets and falls in love with Elise, battling her protective manager and the boundaries of time itself. However, a physical token from his own time disrupts the time travel, sending him back to the present where he slowly fades away—until they reunite beyond time.
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Overview
Based on Richard Matheson’s novel, Somewhere in Time is a poignant blend of romance, fantasy, and tragedy. Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour share memorable chemistry, enhanced by John Barry’s haunting score. Despite mixed critical reception at release, the film became a cult favorite, with dedicated fans celebrating its timeless love story, evocative atmosphere, and enchanting Mackinac Island setting.
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Family Friendliness & Christian Perspective
Rated PG for mild romance and some brief mild violence. The romance is tender and chaste, with no explicit content. From a Christian viewpoint, the film explores enduring love, destiny, sacrifice, and hope beyond death, themes that resonate with spiritual beliefs about eternal love and faith. Some caution is advised regarding the elements of obsession and escapism.
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Notable Scenes
The mysterious older woman gifting Richard the pocket watch, sparking his time travel journey.

Richard’s hypnotic self-hypnosis scene in his hotel room.

The enchanting first meeting between Richard and Elise in Edwardian dress on Mackinac Island.

The photograph moment where Elise smiles knowingly across time.

The heartbreaking return to the present triggered by the penny in Richard’s pocket.

The final, spiritual reunion scene hinting at love transcending death.


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