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The Straight Story

“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 estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. 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.

Director

David Lynch

Music

Angelo Badalamenti

Screenplay

John Roach

Screenplay

Mary Sweeney

Status

Released

Release date

15/10/1999

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 10 M

Box office

US$ 6 M