The Straight Story

1999

112 mins

Directed by David Lynch
95%
91%
Drama

Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth, Misery) learns that his estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton, Lucky) has had a stroke. Wanting... More

Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth, Misery) learns that his estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton, Lucky) has had a stroke. Wanting to make amends before it's too late - but without a car or driver's license - Alvin decides to make his odyssey from Iowa to Wisconsin on his ancient ride-on lawnmower.

This biographical road drama, directed by David Lynch (Eraserhead), also stars Sissy Spacek (Badlands).

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Where to watch The Straight Story

The Straight Story is now playing in 23 cinemas in... More the United Kingdom. The Straight Story is available to stream in the United Kingdom now on Amazon Video.