“Somewhere in Time” is a romantic fantasy film that concludes with a bittersweet and poignant ending. The movie follows Richard Collier, a playwright portrayed by Christopher Reeve, who uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time to meet Elise McKenna, an actress from the early 1900s played by Jane Seymour. Their love story culminates in a tragic yet touching finale.

Richard, after spending time with Elise in the past, accidentally finds a penny from 1979 in his suit pocket. This discovery breaks his hypnotic state and forcefully pulls him back to the present year, 1980. Despite his desperate attempts to return to 1912 and reunite with Elise, he is unsuccessful. His physical and emotional decline following this separation leads to his death in the same hotel where he first met Elise. In a poignant twist, the film ends with Richard’s spirit reuniting with Elise in the afterlife, suggesting that their love transcends time and mortal constraints.

The film, adapted from Richard Matheson’s novel and screenplay, faced initial criticism and underperformance at the box office. However, it later gained a significant fan following, especially for its evocative musical score by John Barry. The soundtrack, which includes the iconic “Somewhere in Time” theme, contributed significantly to the film’s lasting emotional impact and is often credited for its enduring popularity​.