Kate & Leopold, a romantic comedy film directed by James Mangold and starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman, was released in theaters.
Leopold, a 19th-century Duke, lives in New York City in the year 1876.
Leopold inadvertently travels to modern-day New York City through a time portal created by Stuart, Kate's inventor friend.
Leopold meets Kate McKay, a cynical modern-day woman.
Leopold and Kate spend time together, developing a romantic relationship despite their time differences.
Stuart reveals the existence of the time portal that brought Leopold to the future and attempts to help Leopold return.
Kate and Leopold openly acknowledge their feelings amid the complications of time travel and modern life.
Leopold chooses to return to his own time, intending to use his new knowledge to improve his future actions.
Kate follows Leopold through the portal back to 1876, choosing to be with him despite leaving modern life behind.
