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The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch. It was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime partner and collaborator, who also co-wrote the script with John E. Roach. It is based on the true story of Alvin Straight's 1994 journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower.
Nov 3, 1999 · An old man with health problems travels by lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 1999 film.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1999-11-03
A 1999 film by David Lynch about a retired farmer who travels on a lawnmower to visit his sick brother. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or rent The Straight Story online.
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- David Lynch
- G
- Richard Farnsworth
Oct 15, 1999 · 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. Story of a man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower. 2,433 IMDb 8.0 1 h 51 min 1999. X-Ray G. Drama · Heartwarming · Inspiring · Thoughtful. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.19. Buy movie. HD $16.99 $4.99. More purchase. options. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
- 111 min
A 73-year-old man with various health problems travels by lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother in Wisconsin. The web page provides a detailed summary of the film's plot, characters, and themes.
Oct 15, 1999 · Alvin Straight, a retired farmer and widower, travels from Iowa to Wisconsin on his old lawnmower to reconcile with his stroke-stricken brother Lyle. The Straight Story is a 1999 drama film directed by David Lynch and based on a true story.
