The Whole Wide World

"Based on a true story."

Dec 20 1996 PG 1h 51m
Biography, Drama, Romance

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.

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Plot

In Texas in the 1930s, young schoolteacher Novalyne Price (Renée Zellweger) meets a handsome, eccentric, interesting young man named Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio). He's a successful writer of the pulp stories of "Conan the Barbarian", and she's an aspiring one. A friendship develops into a sort of courtship. Based on a memoir by Novalyne Price.

Written by

Novalyne Price Ellis, Michael Scott Myers

Directed by

Dan Ireland

Cast

Vincent D'Onofrio, Renée Zellweger, Ann Wedgeworth

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 7 nominations

Trailers
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD | (1996) | Official Trailer | 4K
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Average Rating
7 out of 10
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