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The Straight Story (1999)

The Straight Story (1999)

The Straight Story (1999)

The Straight Story is a 1999 drama movie directed by David Lynch, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Jane Galloway Heitz.

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.

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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.

When was The Straight Story released?

The Straight Story was released on 15 October 1999.

How long is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story runs 1h 52m.

Who made The Straight Story?

The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch.

Where can I watch The Straight Story?

The Straight Story is available on Criterion Channel, Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.

Where to watch The Straight Story

Stream: Criterion Channel, Disney Plus

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Official site

http://movies.disney.com/the-straight-story

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