description Somewhere in Time Overview
“Somewhere in Time explores themes of grief and obsession through a science fiction narrative. Paleontologist George McFly travels to 1898 Switzerland using a revolutionary time machine to reconnect with Eloise Winslow, a woman he’s deeply loved but lost. The film is notable for its ambitious concept and romantic drama, appealing to audiences interested in speculative fiction and character-driven stories.”
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info Somewhere in Time Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1980 |
help Somewhere in Time FAQ
Who are the lovers in Somewhere in Time?
Christopher Reeve plays playwright Richard Collier, and Jane Seymour plays Elise McKenna, the actress he loves. Richard becomes determined to meet Elise in 1912 after seeing her portrait. [Universal Pictures](https://www.universalpicturesathome.com/movies/somewhere-in-time)
How does Richard travel from 1980 to 1912 in Somewhere in Time?
Richard uses self-hypnosis rather than a mechanical time machine. He travels back to 1912 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, where Elise is performing. [AFI catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56507-SOMEWHERE-IN-TIME)
Is Somewhere in Time based on a book?
Yes. The 1980 film adapts Richard Matheson's 1975 novel Bid Time Return. Both versions center on a modern man who reaches into the past for Elise McKenna. [AFI catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56507-SOMEWHERE-IN-TIME)
What kind of time-travel story is Somewhere in Time?
It is a romantic fantasy about grief, memory, and obsession rather than a time-machine adventure. Richard's goal is to find Elise in 1912, and the story's supernatural mechanism is self-hypnosis. [Universal Pictures](https://www.universalpicturesathome.com/movies/somewhere-in-time)
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