The Straight Story
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
19991h 52m7.7(1,835 votes)
DramaAdventureFamily
Synopsis
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. 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…
The Straight Story (1999) is a drama, adventure, and family film directed by David Lynch. It stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, and Jane Galloway Heitz. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,835 votes.
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Director
Cast
Richard Farnsworth
Alvin
Sissy Spacek
Rose
Jane Galloway Heitz
Dorothy
Joseph A. Carpenter
Bud
Donald Wiegert
Sig
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Who stars in The Straight Story?
The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, and Joseph A. Carpenter, and was directed by David Lynch.
How long is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.
When did The Straight Story come out?
The Straight Story was released in 1999.
What genre is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story is a drama, adventure, and family film.
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The Straight Story holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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