Sign up
Trailer

The Time Traveler's Wife

2009Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

DramaRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic477.1Rotten Tomatoes38%59%

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad drama movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Romance
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Time Travel Drama
  • Emotional Melancholy
  • Family Bonding
  • Tragic Destiny
  • Soft Sci-Fi Elements
  • Poignant Soundtrack
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Robert Schwentke
Written by
Bruce Joel Rubin, Audrey Niffenegger
Produced by
Dede Gardner, Nick Wechsler
Music by
Mychael Danna

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 14, 2009 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
August 14, 2009
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$39 million
Box office
$101 million
Available in
105 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Dye-Job, Adapted Out, Adoption Is Not an Option +9

  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Adapted Out
  • Adoption Is Not an Option
  • Bookends
  • The Cameo
  • Stable Time Loop
  • Foreshadowing
  • Shaped Like Itself
  • Coquettish Lip Biting
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Time Travel for Fun and Profit
  • Now I Know What to Name Him

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Time Traveler's Wife?"

Questions about The Time Traveler's Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Time Traveler's Wife?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, The Time Traveler's Wife streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is The Time Traveler's Wife worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Time Traveler's Wife okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentNudityViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, nudity, violence, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Time Traveler's Wife good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Time Traveler's Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.