The Straight Story(1999)
“A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.”
Overview
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. 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.
Director
David Lynch
Studio
Les Films Alain Sarde
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Richard Farnsworth
as Alvin
Sissy Spacek
as Rose
Jane Galloway Heitz
as Dorothy
Joseph A. Carpenter
as Bud
Donald Wiegert
as Sig
Tracey Maloney
as Nurse
Dan Flannery
as Doctor Gibbons
Jennifer Edwards
as Brenda
Ed Grennan
as Pete
Jack Walsh
as Apple
Gil Pearson
as Bus Driver
Barbara June Patterson
as Woman on Bus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Les Films Alain Sarde • Picture Factory • Le Studio Canal+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Straight Story?▼
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What is The Straight Story about?▼
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. 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.
Who directed The Straight Story?▼
The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is The Straight Story?▼
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Straight Story?▼
The cast of The Straight Story includes Richard Farnsworth as Alvin, Sissy Spacek as Rose, Jane Galloway Heitz as Dorothy, Joseph A. Carpenter as Bud, Donald Wiegert as Sig and more.
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