Movie·1996·106 min

The Whole Wide World

Name: The Whole Wide World
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-09-08
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Vincent D'Onofrio, Renée Zellweger, Ann Wedgeworth, Harve Presnell, Benjamin Mouton

The Whole Wide World streams in the US on Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla and 9 more apps, as of October 5, 2026.

Based on a true story.

6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Drama Romance

In 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard is introduced to Novalyne Price, a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.

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