Film

The Whole Wide World

1996 · 1h 46m · Drama · Romance

Based on a true story.

IMDb

7.0

Rotten Tomatoes

81%

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.

Vincent D'Onofrio

Robert E. Howard

Renée Zellweger

Novalyne Price

Ann Wedgeworth

Mrs. Howard

Harve Presnell

Dr. Howard

Benjamin Mouton

Clyde Smith

Helen Cates

Enid

Leslie Buesing

Ethel

Chris Shearer

Truett

Sandy Walper

Mammy

Marion Eaton

Woman on Bus

Dell Aldrich

Mrs. Hemphill

Libby Villari

Etna Reed Price

Michael Corbett

Booth Adams

Antonia Bogdanovich

Teacher

Elizabeth D'Onofrio

Mrs. Smith

Stephen Marshall

Director

• Dan IrelandProducer · Director
• Michael Scott MyersScreenplay
• Vincent D'OnofrioProducer
• Kevin ReidyProducer
• Carl ColpaertProducer
• Gregory CascanteExecutive Producer
• Peter LockeExecutive Producer
• Donald KushnerExecutive Producer
• Claudio RochaDirector of Photography
• Harry Gregson-WilliamsOriginal Music Composer

THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD | (1996) | Official Trailer | 4K

Release date

September 8, 1996

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 46m

Rated

M

Budget

$1,300,000

Genres

Drama, Romance

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