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The Whole Wide World

19961h 46mDan Ireland
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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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.

DramaRomance
TeacherWriterWistful

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What is The Whole Wide World (1996) about?

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…

Who stars in The Whole Wide World?

The Whole Wide World stars Vincent D'Onofrio (Robert E. Howard), Renée Zellweger (Novalyne Price), Ann Wedgeworth (Mrs. Howard), Harve Presnell (Dr. Howard), Benjamin Mouton (Clyde Smith). The film was directed by Dan Ireland.

How long is The Whole Wide World?

The Whole Wide World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

Is The Whole Wide World worth watching?

The Whole Wide World holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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