The Straight Story

Name: The Straight Story
Released: 1999-10-15
Rating: 7.74

7.7/10 (1,811)

·1999· 112 min

Director: David Lynch

"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 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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

Where to Watch

Disney Plus

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Richard Farnsworth

Alvin

Sissy Spacek

Rose

Jane Galloway Heitz

Dorothy

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Joseph A. Carpenter

Bud

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Donald Wiegert

Sig

Tracey Maloney

Nurse

Dan Flannery

Doctor Gibbons

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Jennifer Edwards

Brenda

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Ed Grennan

Pete

Jack Walsh

Apple

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Gil Pearson

Bus Driver

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Barbara June Patterson

Woman on Bus

In brief

The Straight Story (1999) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,811 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 52min. You can stream it on: Disney Plus, Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Straight Story online?

The Straight Story is available on the following streaming services: Disney Plus, Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story runs 112 minutes (1h 52min).

What rating does The Straight Story have?

The Straight Story has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,811 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Straight Story from?

The Straight Story was released in 1999.