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7.71,851 votes1999G1h 52mDramaAdventureIMDb

Synopsis

“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.

Cast

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Richard Farnsworth
Alvin
Sissy Spacek
Rose
Jane Galloway Heitz
Dorothy
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Joseph A. Carpenter
Bud
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Donald Wiegert
Sig
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Tracey Maloney
Nurse
Dan Flannery
Doctor Gibbons
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Jennifer Edwards
Brenda
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Ed Grennan
Pete
Jack Walsh
Apple
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Gil Pearson
Bus Driver
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Barbara June Patterson
Woman on Bus
Everett McGill
Tom the John Deere Dealer
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Anastasia Webb
Crystal
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Matt Guidry
Steve
Bill McCallum
Rat
Barbara E. Robertson
Deer Woman
James Cada
Danny Riordan
Sally Wingert
Darla Riordan
Barbara Kingsley
Janet Johnson

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Is The Straight Story available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was The Straight Story released?

The Straight Story was released in 1999.

How long is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story has a runtime of 1h 52m.

What genre is The Straight Story?

The Straight Story is classified as Drama, Adventure.

What is the age rating for The Straight Story?

The Straight Story is rated G.