Where to watch The Whole Wide World(1996)
In the United States, The Whole Wide World is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Whole Wide World
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
Free
The Roku Channel
The CW
Kanopy
Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
Pluto TV
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Amazon MX Player
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Whole Wide World plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- September 8, 1996
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by
- Dan Ireland
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 52 votes
The Whole Wide World trailer
Cast
Vincent D'OnofrioRobert E. Howard
Renée ZellwegerNovalyne Price
Ann WedgeworthMrs. Howard
Harve PresnellDr. Howard
Benjamin MoutonClyde Smith
Helen CatesEnid- Leslie BuesingEthel
Chris ShearerTruett- Sandy WalperMammy
Marion EatonWoman on Bus
FAQ
Where can I watch The Whole Wide World?
In the United States, The Whole Wide World is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Whole Wide World?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Whole Wide World?
The Whole Wide World runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
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