The Whole Wide World poster
Movie · 1996

The Whole Wide World

1h 46m
Drama, Romance
Dan Ireland
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.
Your take
Feels most like My Brilliant Career, Not Easily Broken and The Man from Elysian Fields

Details

Original title
The Whole Wide World
Director
Dan Ireland
Year
1996
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, Romance