The Straight Story

The Straight Story

7.7 | 1999-10-15 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Barbara Haberecht Set Decoration
David Lynch Director
Jack Fisk Production Design
Mary Sweeney Screenplay
Neal Edelstein Producer
Walter Spencer Music Editor
Mary Sweeney Producer
John Roach Screenplay
Lynn Blumenthal Casting
Michael Polaire Executive Producer

Cast

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