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The Straight Story
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very lon...
Drama - 1999
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A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, 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. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
Director:
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David Lynch
Cast:
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Richard Farnsworth
,
Sissy Spacek
,
Jane Galloway Heitz
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Joseph A. Carpenter
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Donald Wiegert
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Tracey Maloney
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Dan Flannery
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Ed Grennan
,
Jack Walsh
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Jack Walsh

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Rated:
G
Runtime:
112 min
Release date:
15 Oct 1999
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$10,000,000
Revenue:
$6,203,044
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 40 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
A slow-moving, folksy-looking, profoundly spiritual film.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
One of cinema's most charming actors.
– Louis B. Parks,
Houston Chronicle,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Lynch paces the film beautifully.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Another pleasant surprise.
– David Hunter,
Hollywood Reporter,
11 May 2001
fresh:
Lynch has slowed the world down and gotten back in touch with it.
– David Edelstein,
Slate,
15 Jan 2002
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