Movie availability guide
The Whole Wide World
“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.
1996 6.7/10 community score 1h 46m Released
- Drama
- Romance
Viewing market
Country-level availability
Where to watch in United States
21 platforms currently listed across all viewing options
Data checked 31 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTC
Included with subscription
2Linked platform guideAmazon Prime VideoPlatform guideView details Linked platform guideAmazon Prime Video with AdsRelated brand guideView details
Free
4Streaming providerThe CWNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerKanopyNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerHooplaNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerFawesomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
Free with ads
11Streaming providerThe Roku ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerThe CWNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerFandango at Home FreeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Linked platform guidePluto TVPlatform guideView details Streaming providerYouTube FreeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerPlexNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerPlex ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerXumo PlayNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Linked platform guideTubi TVRelated brand guideView details Streaming providerAmazon MX PlayerNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
Rent
5Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerGoogle Play MoviesNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Linked platform guideYouTubePlatform guideView details Streaming providerFandango At HomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
Buy
5Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Streaming providerGoogle Play MoviesNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable Linked platform guideYouTubePlatform guideView details Streaming providerFandango At HomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
Reader conversation
Community discussion
Share viewing experiences, useful context or corrections. Comments are hosted by Disqus and load only after you choose to open them.