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15/10/1999 Drama 1h 52m
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A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

Overview

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.

  1. David Lynch

    Director

  2. John Roach

    Writer

  3. Mary Sweeney

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Richard Farnsworth

    Alvin

  2. Sissy Spacek

    Rose

  3. Jane Galloway Heitz

    Dorothy

  4. Joseph A. Carpenter

    Bud

  5. Donald Wiegert

    Sig

  6. Tracey Maloney

    Nurse

  7. Dan Flannery

    Doctor Gibbons

  8. Jennifer Edwards

    Brenda

  9. Ed Grennan

    Pete

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-10-11
Beautifully made film.

It's a difficult one to describe. 'The Straight Story' features a very touching, true life, story about Alvin Straight. It's a very simple premise but one that the film brings to life wonderfully. There's a crap tonne of heart, alongside some brilliant cinematography and a top notch score.

Richard Farnsworth plays the role of Alvin expertly, it's an outstanding performance from him. Credit also to Sissy Spacek, who makes an impact as Rose despite not really being in the film for all that long. Harry Dean Stanton (Lyle) makes an appearance, too.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$10,000,000.00

Revenue
$6,418,028.00

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