The Straight Story

A TRUE STORY THAT PROVES A LITTLE DETERMINATION GOES A VERY, VERY LONG WAY.

70something 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
Cast: Richard Farnsworth , Sissy Spacek , Jane Galloway Heitz , Joseph A. Carpenter , Donald Wiegert , Tracey Maloney , Dan Flannery , Jennifer Edwards , Ed Grennan , Jack Walsh

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1999-10-15

Rating: 7.736

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 10M

Revenue: 6M

Production Companies: Les Films Alain Sarde , Picture Factory , Le Studio Canal+ , Film4 Productions

Reviews:

  • Santino Lamb
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Eloise Archer
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Ariella May
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Adele Wang
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Ariella May
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4