The Time Traveler's Wife is a 2009 American romantic science fiction drama film based on Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel.

[2] 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 as he tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire (McAdams), whom he meets as a child and who later becomes his wife.

[5][6] 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.

When Clare turns 18, two years before their meeting at the library, the older Henry kisses her, leading her to realize that he is her husband in the future.

To make up for this, Henry buys a winning lottery ticket due to having the numbers in advance, but their relationship still has problems.

His disorder also makes having a child with Clare seemingly impossible, as Henry's genes cause their unborn fetuses to time travel.

They seek a renowned doctor's help, but after numerous similar miscarriages, Henry has a secret vasectomy to end their suffering.

Before the child is born, Henry travels forward in time and happily meets their pre-teen daughter, Alba.

In addition, Fiona Reid, Philip Craig, Maggie Castle and Brian Bisson play Clare's parents and siblings, respectively.

The film rights for Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel The Time Traveler's Wife were optioned by Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment, in association with New Line Cinema, before the work was even published.

[11] Directors Steven Spielberg and David Fincher briefly expressed interest in the project, though no negotiations took place.

The film also features a cover of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart", performed by Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene.

[20] Based on 158 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, The Time Traveler's Wife has a 39% approval rating from critics, with an average score of 5.10/10.

The consensus reads, "Though it may satisfy fans of the novel, The Time Traveler's Wife's plot's contrivances and illogical narrative hamper its big screen effectiveness".