The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
A librarian's unpredictable time jumps weave through the intimate, earnest romance with his true love.
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.
How intense is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Time Traveler's Wife feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightFull attention
Where to stream The Time Traveler's Wife
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife for you?
Is The Time Traveler's Wife scary?
No. The Time Traveler's Wife is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Time Traveler's Wife gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife is streaming on Paramount+.
Does The Time Traveler's Wife have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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