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The Straight Story

G19991h 52mDavid Lynch
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 86
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"A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way."

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.

DramaAdventure
Sibling RelationshipForgivenessWisconsinLawnmowerIowaMelancholyBiographyBased On True StoryRoad TripFamily Relationships

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What is The Straight Story (1999) 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…

Who stars in The Straight Story?

The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth (Alvin), Sissy Spacek (Rose), Jane Galloway Heitz (Dorothy), Joseph A. Carpenter (Bud), Donald Wiegert (Sig). The film was directed by David Lynch.

How long is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated G.

Is The Straight Story worth watching?

The Straight Story holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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