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The Straight Story

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

★ 7.7 (1673 votes) | 1999 | 1h 52m
Drama
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date October 15, 1999
  • Budget $10,000,000
  • Revenue $6,418,028
  • Production Les Films Alain Sarde, Picture Factory, Le Studio Canal+, Film4 Productions, Walt Disney Productions

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Official 4K Restoration Trailer
Official 4K Restoration Trailer
The Straight Story (1999) | Trailer
The Straight Story (1999) | Trailer
THE STRAIGHT STORY - Official Trailer
THE STRAIGHT STORY - Official Trailer
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David Lynch On THE STRAIGHT STORY

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