The Straight Story (1999)
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
Plot Summary
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.
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Director & Crew
David Lynch
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 1790 votes.
Who directed The Straight Story?
The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch and released in 1999.
How long is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1999-10-15
- Budget
- $10.0M
- Box Office
- $6.4M
- Status
- Released