The Straight Story
"A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way."
Originally released in 1999. The Straight Story is a drama film. directed by David Lynch.
Starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, and Jane Galloway Heitz
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,721 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.4M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,418,028
Production Companies
- Les Films Alain Sarde
- Picture Factory
- Le Studio Canal+
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Straight Story about?
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 wh...
Who directed The Straight Story?
The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch.
How long is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Straight Story released?
The Straight Story was released on October 15, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Straight Story?
The main cast of The Straight Story includes Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert.
Is The Straight Story worth watching?
The Straight Story has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,721 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.