The Straight Story

The Straight Story

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

7.7/101h 52m1999
The Straight Story

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Les Films Alain Sarde
The Picture Factory
Le Studio Canal+
Film4 Productions

Additional Information

Original Title:The Straight Story
Original Language:English
Status:Released
Budget:$10,000,000
Revenue:$6,418,028

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