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The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch, based on the true story of Alvin Straight's journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower. The film received critical acclaim and a Palme d'Or nomination, and starred Richard Farnsworth, who was nominated for an Oscar.
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Nov 3, 1999 · The Straight Story: Directed by David Lynch. With Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert. Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1999-11-03
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not...
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- David Lynch
- G
- Richard Farnsworth
A 73-year-old man with bad eyes drives a lawn mower to see his dying brother in Wisconsin. Along the way, he encounters kindness and memories in the Midwest landscape. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's dialogue, characters and themes.
The Straight Story. OSCAR® nominee. Story of a man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower. 2,466. IMDb 8.0 1 h 51 min 1999 G. Drama • Heartwarming • Inspiring • Thoughtful. Rent. HD $4.19. Buy movie. HD $16.99 $4.99. More purchase. options. Available to rent or buy. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
- 111 min
Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, by riding a lawn mower. Will he succeed?
Oct 15, 1999 · 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.
