The Time Traveler's Wife (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Time Traveler's Wife is a 2009 mystery drama directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Ron Livingston, Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. It is based on The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $101.3 million worldwide on a $39 million budget. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $39M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Time Traveler's Wife About?
The premise of The Time Traveler's Wife without spoilers, adapted from The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Clare and Henry's lives are bound by a unique and extraordinary destiny. Henry suffers from a genetic anomaly that causes him to involuntarily time travel, separating him from Clare across years and circumstances. Clare's deep and abiding love for Henry perseveres through these unpredictable and often painful separations, as she experiences moments of joy and devastating loss. Their relationship is a complex journey of longing, reunion, and the enduring power of love tested by time itself.
The Time Traveler's Wife Cast
Ron Livingston leads the cast, with Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. Directed by Robert Schwentke.
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Director Robert Schwentke
More from Robert Schwentke
More films directed by Robert Schwentke, best-rated first: Seneca, The Captain, Tattoo and RED.
The Time Traveler's Wife Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Time Traveler's Wife 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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The Time Traveler's Wife Plot Summary
What happens in The Time Traveler's Wife from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the early 1970s, Henry DeTamble faces a tragic car accident that claims the life of his mother, Annette DeTamble. However, in a twist of fate, he survives by unintentionally traveling back in time two weeks. Shortly after, he encounters an older version of himself, also displaced in time. As Henry grapples with the uncontrollable nature of his time travel, he finds himself revisiting pivotal moments and relationships in his life, yet he is powerless to alter the course of events, aside from minor changes brought about by his presence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Time Traveler's Wife, scene by scene
The Time Traveler's Wife Box Office & Budget
The Time Traveler's Wife grossed $101.3 million worldwide on a $39 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $63.4 million came from the US and Canada and $37.9 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$101.3M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $63.4M
- International
- $37.9M
- Budget
- $39M
The Time Traveler's Wife Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip The Time Traveler's Wife #1 Movie CLIP - It's You (2009) HD
- Clip The Time Traveler's Wife #2 Movie CLIP - Don't Marry Henry (2009) HD
- Clip The Time Traveler's Wife #3 Movie CLIP - Will You Marry Me? (2009) HD
How Well Do You Know The Time Traveler's Wife?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What tragic event altered Henry's life in the 1970s?
Cars in The Time Traveler's Wife
14 cars on screen, including the 1966 Dodge Polara and the 1968 Ford Country Squire.
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1987 Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Minor role
The Time Traveler's Wife Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “I gynaika tou taxidefti” and “时间旅行者的恋人”.
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- I gynaika tou taxidefti
- 时间旅行者的恋人
- The Time Travellers Wife
- Жена путешественника во времени
- きみがぼくを見つけた日：2009
- Die Frau des Zeitreisenden
- Hors du temps
- Дружина мандрівника у часі
- Az időutazó felesége
- Un amore all'improvviso
- Zaman Yolcusunun Karısı
- A Mulher do Viajante no Tempo
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- Más allá del tiempo
- 时间旅行者的妻子
- Tidsresenärens hustru
- אשתו של הנוסע בזמן
- Den tidsrejsendes kvinde
- Zaklęci w czasie
- Zakletý v čase
- きみがぼくを見つけた日
- Soția călătorului în timp
- Η Γυναίκα του Ταξιδευτή
- Žena cestovateľa v čase
- 시간 여행자의 아내
- Te Amarei Para Sempre
- Le temps n'est rien
- 時空旅人之妻
- Aikamatkustajan vaimo
- Žena vremenskog putnika
- Жената на пътешественика във времето
- Te Amaré Por Siempre
- La dona del viatger del temps
- Ajaränduri naine
- Zena popotnika v casu
- همسره مسافره زمان
- 時光旅的戀人
- Keliautojo laiku žmona
- Laika ceļotāja sieva
- รักอมตะของชายท่องเวลา, დროში მოგზაურის ცოლი
- Chồng Ảo
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The Time Traveler's Wife FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Time Traveler's Wife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Time Traveler's Wife released?
The Time Traveler's Wife was released on August 14, 2009.
Who directed The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife was directed by Robert Schwentke.
More films by Robert Schwentke Who is in the cast of The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife stars Ron Livingston, Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana.
How much did The Time Traveler's Wife make at the box office?
The Time Traveler's Wife grossed $101.3 million worldwide ($63.4 million domestic, $37.9 million international) on a budget of $39 million.
How is The Time Traveler's Wife rated?
The Time Traveler's Wife has 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife based on a book?
Yes. The Time Traveler's Wife is adapted from The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Does The Time Traveler's Wife have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Time Traveler's Wife has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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