Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time
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Somewhere in Time

Someday in the past he will find her...

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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.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

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 time—where he meets her.

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial PoliticsMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Somewhere in Time.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Jeannot Szwarc

Screenplay / Writers

Richard Matheson

Executive Producers

Stephen Deutsch

Original Score

John Barry

Cinematography

Isidore Mankofsky

Film Editing

Jeff Gourson

Production Design

Seymour Klate

Costume Styling

Jean-Pierre Dorléac

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Universal PicturesUS
Rastar ProductionsUS
Stephen Deutsch Productions

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Universal PicturesUniversal Backlot & Stages (Universal City, CA)
Rastar ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Stephen Deutsch ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) • Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1977 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1978 - 1979 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1979 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

October 2, 1980

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Somewhere in Time. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Christopher Reeve's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Somewhere in Time, Christopher Reeve underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Jane Seymour. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Jeannot Szwarc concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Somewhere in Time, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (7.5/10)

Somewhere in Time achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Somewhere in Time was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$5.1 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Somewhere in Time

Where was Somewhere in Time filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Somewhere in Time was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions, Stephen Deutsch Productions. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) and Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Somewhere in Time?

The ensemble features Christopher Reeve as Richard Collier, Jane Seymour as Elise McKenna, Christopher Plummer as William Fawcett 'W.F.' Robinson, Teresa Wright as Laura Roberts, under the visionary direction of Jeannot Szwarc.

Where can I stream Somewhere in Time online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Somewhere in Time (1980) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Somewhere in Time?

Somewhere in Time is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.