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The Whole Wide World
The Whole Wide World
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  2. The Whole Wide World

The Whole Wide World

1996
1h 46m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 46m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

2
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Buy

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Ads

5
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Streaming data provided byJustWatch
Updated daily

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Sep 8, 1996
Languages
English
Director
Dan Ireland
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

17 Cast Members

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Robert E. Howard

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger

Novalyne Price

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Mrs. Howard

Harve Presnell

Harve Presnell

Dr. Howard

Benjamin Mouton

Benjamin Mouton

Clyde Smith

Helen Cates

Helen Cates

Enid

Leslie Buesing

Ethel

Chris Shearer

Chris Shearer

Truett

Sandy Walper

Mammy

Marion Eaton

Marion Eaton

Woman on Bus

Dell Aldrich

Mrs. Hemphill

Libby Villari

Libby Villari

Etna Reed Price

Michael Corbett

Michael Corbett

Booth Adams

Antonia Bogdanovich

Antonia Bogdanovich

Teacher

Elizabeth D'Onofrio

Elizabeth D'Onofrio

Mrs. Smith

Stephen Marshall

Director

Bridgett

Wolf

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