The Straight Story (1999)

A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

The Straight Story (1999) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 1.5/5 (1 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editing: Mary Sweeney
Production: Les Films Alain Sarde, Picture Factory, Le Studio Canal+, Film4 Productions
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival

Keywords

sibling relationship, mississippi river, wisconsin, lawnmower, iowa, biography, based on true story, road trip, family relationships, family, journey, elderly man, brother brother relationship, personal journey, transformative journey

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Straight Story?
The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney.
How long is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a Filmori rating of 1.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Straight Story?
The Straight Story had a budget of $10M.
How much did The Straight Story gross?
The Straight Story grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was The Straight Story produced?
The Straight Story was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, France.
What are the themes of The Straight Story?
The themes of The Straight Story include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival.