The Whole Wide World (1996)
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Based on a true story.
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.
- Released: 1996-09-08
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 53 votes
Directed by Dan Ireland.
Top cast
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Robert E. Howard
- Renée Zellweger as Novalyne Price
- Ann Wedgeworth as Mrs. Howard
- Harve Presnell as Dr. Howard
- Benjamin Mouton as Clyde Smith
- Helen Cates as Enid
- Leslie Buesing as Ethel
- Chris Shearer as Truett
- Sandy Walper as Mammy
- Marion Eaton as Woman on Bus
Where to watch The Whole Wide World
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
- India: watch free on Tubi TV, Plex
- Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube
- Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
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