Back To "Somewhere In Time" Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Back To "Somewhere In Time".
Back To "Somewhere In Time" Ending Explained: The cast and crew of Somewhere in Time (1980) looks back at the making of the movie in this documentary produced for the special features on the DVD Collector's Edition. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, this 2000 documentary film stars Richard Matheson (Self), alongside Jeannot Szwarc as Self, Jane Seymour as Self, Teresa Wright as Self. With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Back To "Somewhere In Time"?
The cast and crew of Somewhere in Time (1980) looks back at the making of the movie in this documentary produced for the special features on the DVD Collector's Edition.
How Does Richard Matheson (Self)'s Story End?
- Richard Matheson: Richard Matheson's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Laurent Bouzereau delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 4m runtime.
- Jeannot Szwarc (Self): Jeannot Szwarc's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Jane Seymour (Self): Jane Seymour's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Back To "Somewhere In Time" Mean?
Back To "Somewhere In Time" concludes with Laurent Bouzereau reinforcing the documentary themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Richard Matheson leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.