The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)

Director: Robert Schwentke
Writers: Jeremy Leven, Bruce Joel Rubin
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Rated: PG-13
Studio: New Line Cinema
Release Date: August 14, 2009 (USA)

Cast
- Eric Bana
- Rachel McAdams
- Ron Livingston
- Jane McLean

Synopsis
“The Time Traveler’s Wife” is based on the best-selling book about a love that transcends time. Clare (Rachel McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler—cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry’s travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love.

“The Time Traveler’s Wife” was directed by Robert Schwentke (“Flightplan”) from a screenplay by Academy Award® winner Bruce Joel Rubin (“Ghost”), based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger. Nick Wechsler and Dede Gardner produced the film, with Brad Pitt, Richard Brener, Michele Weiss and Justis Greene serving as executive producers. The co-producer is Kristin Hahn.

Heading the film’s cast as Clare and Henry are Rachel McAdams (“Red Eye,” “The Notebook”) and Eric Bana (“Star Trek,” “Munich”). “The Time Traveler’s Wife” also stars Arliss Howard, Ron Livingston and Stephen Tobolowsky.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Florian Ballhaus (“Marley & Me”), production designer Jon Hutman (upcoming “My Sister’s Keeper”), Academy Award®-winning editor Thom Noble (“Witness”) and Academy Award®-nominated costume designer Julie Weiss (“Frida,” “12 Monkeys”). The music is by Mychael Danna (“Lakeview Terrace”).

Alternate Titles
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Trivia
- After filming was done, Eric Bana started filming Star Trek (2009) a role which required him to shave his head. However re-shoots for The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009) was needed, but production was put on hold so Eric’s hair could grow out. It took so long that the movie’s release date was pushed back for nearly a year.