Movies like The Whole Wide World

The Hours weaves together the lives of three women connected through Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway. It offers a similarly deep dive into the ways literature reflects and shapes the lives of both its readers and writers.

Finding Neverland is a heartwarming tale that charts the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired Peter Pan. Fans of The Whole Wide World will appreciate the exploration of the creative mind and the bittersweet nuances of the artistic process.

Shadowlands is a poignant portrayal of the relationship between author C.S. Lewis and poet Joy Davidman. Its contemplative tone and focus on the intersection of life and literature resonate strongly with the themes of The Whole Wide World.

This biographical drama about Beatrix Potter, the renowned author of the Peter Rabbit series, shares the tone of personal and artistic struggle found in The Whole Wide World. Audiences will find the period setting and focus on a writer's life both engaging and endearing.

Becoming Jane is about the life of Jane Austen and her early foray into writing, coupled with her romantic escapades. It speaks to the same audience who enjoys romantic drama tied closely with the formative years of a famous writer's career.