The Straight Story (1999)
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
1,906 votes on TMDBReleased October 15, 1999Runtime 1h 52mDirector David Lynch
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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Cast of The Straight Story
Richard Farnsworth
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Sissy Spacek
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Jane Galloway Heitz
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Dan Flannery
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Jack Walsh
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Everett McGill
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Bill McCallum
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Barbara E. Robertson
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James Cada
Danny Riordan
Sally Wingert
Darla Riordan
Barbara Kingsley
Janet Johnson
Wiley Harker
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Where can I watch The Straight Story?
The Straight Story is currently streaming in the United States on Disney Plus.
Who stars in The Straight Story?
The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert.
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 1h 52m.
What is The Straight Story about?
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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