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The Time Traveler's Wife

Seen it?

2009 | 107 min | Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County or Never Let Me Go, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic, mind-bending.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Due to a genetic disorder, handsome librarian Henry DeTamble involuntarily zips through time, appearing at various moments in the life of his true love, the beautiful artist Clare Abshire.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $101 million worldwide on a $39 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 399K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Schwentke

  • Eric BanaHenry DeTamble
  • Rachel McAdamsClare Abshire
  • Arliss HowardRichard DeTamble
  • Ron LivingstonGomez
  • Stephen TobolowskyDr. Kendrick
  • Michelle NoldenAnnette DeTamble
  • Jane McLeanCharisse
  • Hailey McCannAlba at Nine and Ten
  • Tatum McCannAlba at Four and Five
  • Brooklynn ProulxClare at Six and Eight