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The Straight Story
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A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
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 has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
Gentle Road MovieRedemption and ReconciliationAging and MortalityAmerican HeartlandBittersweet JourneyQuietly ProfoundSimple Story, Deep EmotionsHuman Connection
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Is The Straight Story worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 86).
Is The Straight Story okay for kids?
G
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is The Straight Story plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching The Straight Story?
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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.
Was The Straight Story a box office flop?
Budget$10 million
Box office$6 million
Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.
What tropes does The Straight Story use?
Mind ScrewMeta TwistYou Answered Your Own QuestionThe Sons and the SpearsCool Old GuyChild SoldiersVerbal TicGood ParentsLighter and SofterCampfire Character ExplorationSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismAdaptational Name Changeand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Mind Screw, Meta Twist, and You Answered Your Own Question.