With the Droughtlander in full swing, Outlander fans are on the edge of their seats anxiously waiting for any news of a season eight premiere date. To soothe their woes, Netflix is offering a streaming gem that boasts an abundance of romance and drama, peppered with time-travel elements, much like their beloved series.

The movie in question, released back in 2009, delivers an unforgettable love story that has been compared to the powerful bond featured in Outlander, reports the Scottish Daily Express.

A fan gushed on IMDb: “At the heart of this film is a love story and the complexities that people bring to their relationships.”

They continued to praise the depth of the narrative, saying, “What I liked most was its metaphorical allusion to the distance in relationships and how the important people in our lives stay with us even after they are gone.”

Another viewer admitted their anticipation for the film’s release after enjoying the source material: “I was a massive fan of the book and had been following the production of this movie for a long time anticipating the release date. I had set my expectations pretty low so as to not be disappointed and decided to just enjoy the film for what it was.”

Their review shared both relief and delight, “I was overjoyed by how true to the book the film stayed, only varying in a few unimportant places, the film dared to be as heart breaking and sad as the book and did not feel the need to justify the logistics of the time travel instead choosing to summarise it in the first scene sic].”

One viewer remarked: “I recommend anyone looking for a unique love story to see this film. Paying homage to memorable classics such as; ‘Somewhere in Time’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ it will easily be something that should find a home on your living room shelves.

“It emits a cinematic glow that hasn’t been seen in years while cleverly conveying an educational message; ‘Never let go of the one you love, and cherish him/her always’.”

The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the tale of humble Chicago librarian Henry DeTamble (portrayed by Eric Bana), who has a genetic ability that allows him to time travel.

However, his lack of control over this power creates complications for his wife Clare Abshire (played by Rachel McAdams).

Henry would disappear and randomly reappear at different points in Clare’s life.

The film is based on the much-loved 2003 romantic novel of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger.

The cast also includes Band of Brothers and Sex And The City star Ron Livingston and Full Metal Jacket’s Arliss Howard.

In 2022, The Time Traveler’s Wife was adapted into a TV series by HBO, with the script penned by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat.

The series, which starred Theo James from The Gentlemen and Rose Leslie from Game of Thrones and The Good Fight, was unfortunately cancelled after just one season.

Despite a fervent campaign to save the show, The Time Traveler’s Wife did not receive a renewal.

A stage musical based on the book has since been produced.

The Traveler’s Wife is streaming on Netflix now

Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now