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The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

7.0/10 ยท 2,780 votes 1h 47m pg-13 FantasyRomanceDrama

#79 of 242 films from 2009 #424 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Robert Schwentke ยท Written by Bruce Joel Rubin, Audrey Niffenegger

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Overview

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.

Cast

Eric Banaas Henry DeTamble
Rachel McAdamsas Clare Abshire
Michelle Noldenas Annette DeTamble
Arliss Howardas Richard DeTamble
Ron Livingstonas Gomez
Stephen Tobolowskyas Dr. Kendrick
Brian Bissonas Mark Abshire
Jane McLeanas Charisse
Maggie Castleas Alicia Abshire
Brooklynn Proulxas Clare at Six and Eight
James Lafazanosas Jeremy (Gallery Owner)
Dan Duranas Lottery Announcer
Jan Caruanaas Dr. Osman's Nurse
Jean Yoonas Dr. Montague

Facts

Release dateAugust 14, 2009
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$39,000,000
Box office$101,344,412 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0452694

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Questions

How long is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Time Traveler's Wife worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,780 votes, which places it #79 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 68%) and #424 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife was directed by Robert Schwentke. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Captain (2018), RED (2010), Insurgent (2015).
Who stars in The Time Traveler's Wife?
Eric Bana as Henry DeTamble; Rachel McAdams as Clare Abshire; Michelle Nolden as Annette DeTamble; Arliss Howard as Richard DeTamble; Ron Livingston as Gomez; Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Kendrick.
What is The Time Traveler's Wife rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Time Traveler's Wife?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46361.

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