The Straight Story (1999)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Straight Story is a drama movie from 1999. It is directed by David Lynch. The cast includes Sissy Spacek, Richard Farnsworth and Jack Walsh. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, 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. Then he hits on 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 & crew
- David LynchDirector
- Sissy Spacekas Rose
- Richard Farnsworthas Alvin
- Jack Walshas Apple
- Jane Galloway Heitzas Dorothy
- Joseph A. Carpenteras Bud
- Donald Wiegertas Sig
- Tracey Maloneyas Nurse
- Dan Flanneryas Doctor Gibbons
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Questions about The Straight Story
- What genre is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Straight Story?
- Sissy Spacek, Richard Farnsworth, Jack Walsh, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Straight Story?
- David Lynch directed The Straight Story.
- How long is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is The Straight Story worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Straight Story?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
