The Straight Story
Elderly veteran Alvin Straight, unable to drive a car, rides a lawn tractor hundreds of miles across Iowa and Wisconsin to reconcile with his ailing brother.
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Elderly veteran Alvin Straight, unable to drive a car, rides a lawn tractor hundreds of miles across Iowa and Wisconsin to reconcile with his ailing brother.
Why watch David Lynch directed Richard Farnsworth in this true story, Lynch's only film to receive a G rating.
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- Where can I watch The Straight Story?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Straight Story in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is The Straight Story about?
- Elderly veteran Alvin Straight, unable to drive a car, rides a lawn tractor hundreds of miles across Iowa and Wisconsin to reconcile with his ailing brother.
- Who is in the cast of The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story stars Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Richard Farnsworth, Kevin Farley and Everett McGill.
- Who directed The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch.
- When did The Straight Story come out?
- The Straight Story was released on 1 January 1999.
- How long is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story runs 108 minutes (1 h 48 min).
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