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Film · 1999 · Drama

The Straight Story

A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

★7.7 1999 1h 52m David Lynch PG-13

Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

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Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 1,906 votes

Synopsis

Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Alvin
Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Rose
Jane Galloway Heitz

Jane Galloway Heitz

Dorothy

Joseph A. Carpenter

Bud

Donald Wiegert

Sig

Tracey Maloney

Nurse
Dan Flannery

Dan Flannery

Doctor Gibbons

Jennifer Edwards

Brenda

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The Straight Story (1999) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 52m drama directed by David Lynch is rated 7.7/10 by 1,906 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Straight Story released?

The Straight Story was released on October 15, 1999.

Who directed The Straight Story?

The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch.

How long is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).

What genre is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story is categorized as Drama.

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