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Nov 3, 1999 · An old man with health problems drives a lawnmower to visit his estranged brother in Wisconsin. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 1999 film.
- (95K)
- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1999-11-03
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.
- $10 million
A retired farmer rides his lawnmower across the American heartland to reconcile with his stroke-stricken brother. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find streaming options for this David Lynch-directed drama.
- (1.6K)
- 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.
A 73-year-old man with various health problems travels by lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother in Wisconsin. Along the way, he encounters people and landscapes that challenge and inspire him.
The Straight Story. Story of a man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower. 2,428 IMDb 8.0 1 h 51 min 1999. X-Ray G. Drama · Heartwarming · Inspiring · Thoughtful. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $16.99. More purchase. options. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
Nov 3, 1999 · Genre: Drama, Family, Live Action. Alvin Straight is a no-nonsense man who has never been one to lean on others. Now, at an age when his eyesight denies him the ability to drive and walking is accomplished only with the help of two canes, Alvin lives a quiet life with his daughter Rose.
