The Straight Story
1999·Movie·
·1h 52min
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About
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
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.
DNA
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSelf-Discovery JourneyFamily ReunionRoad TripJourney Of RedemptionOvercoming Personal DemonsReconciliation With The PastPersonal Growth Through AdversityReconciliation Attempt
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
David Lynch, Freddie Francis, Chris Kennedy
Produced by:
Neal Edelstein, Mary Sweeney, Michael Polaire
Composed by:
Angelo Badalamenti
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