The Whole Wide World (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, The Whole Wide World is a drama and romance film directed by Dan Ireland, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The Whole Wide World tells the story of Novalyne Price, an attractive feisty West Texas schoolteacher and her bittersweet, romantic and turbulent relationship with Robert E. Howard, the great pulp fiction writer of the 1930s.
Who’s in it. The Whole Wide World stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Robert E. Howard, Renée Zellweger as Novalyne Price, Ann Wedgeworth as Mrs. Howard and Harve Presnell as Dr. Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Whole Wide World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whole Wide World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whole Wide World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whole Wide World (1996)?
- In US, The Whole Wide World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whole Wide World worth watching?
- The Whole Wide World holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whole Wide World?
- The Whole Wide World stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Renée Zellweger, Ann Wedgeworth, Harve Presnell and Benjamin Mouton.
- When was The Whole Wide World released?
- The Whole Wide World was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.