The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

7.1PG-13108 minDirector: Robert Schwentke

2009 film by Robert Schwentke

The Time Traveler's Wife is a 2009 American romantic science fiction tragedy film based on Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel. Directed by Robert Schwentke, the film stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, and Ron Livingston. The story follows Henry DeTamble (Bana), a Chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to randomly time travel. He tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire (McAdams), whom he meets when she is a child, and who later becomes his wife.

Filming began in September 2007, originally in anticipation of a fall 2008 release. The film's release was postponed with initially no official explanation from the studio. McAdams later noted that the delay was due to additional scenes and reshoots that could not be completed until the season at their outdoor location matched previously filmed footage, and Bana had regrown his hair following his work on the 2009 film Star Trek. Produced by New Line Cinema, the film was released on August 14, 2009, by Warner Bros. Pictures to mixed reviews but was a commercial success.

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What is The Time Traveler's Wife about?
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) — When Henry DeTamble meets Clare Abshire in a Chicago library they both understand that he is a time traveler, but she knows much more about him as he has not yet been to the times and places where they have already met. He falls in love with her, as she has already with him, but
Is The Time Traveler's Wife based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife scary?
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