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 time—where he meets her.
A modern-day playwright, Richard Collier, becomes obsessed with a photograph of a beautiful young woman from 1912. He discovers a method of time travel that allows him to journey back to that year to meet her. Once there, he falls deeply in love, but his presence disrupts the timeline and presents him with a heartbreaking choice between his future and his newfound love.
Somewhere in Time was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its romantic storyline and lead performances. However, some found its premise and execution to be overly sentimental or implausible. Audiences, on the other hand, have often embraced the film as a timeless romantic classic, developing a devoted cult following over the years.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's enchanting and emotional story, with many citing it as a beautiful and enduring romance. The chemistry between the lead actors and the film's nostalgic atmosphere were frequently highlighted as positives, though a few viewers found the plot less convincing.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1981).
The hypnotic theme music, 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,' composed by George Gershwin, became incredibly popular and is often associated with the film, even though it was originally composed for a different purpose.
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