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The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch. It was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime partner and collaborator, who also co-wrote the script with John E. Roach. It is based on the true story of Alvin Straight's 1994 journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower.
Nov 3, 1999 · An old man with health problems travels by lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother. IMDb rating 8/10, nominated for 1 Oscar, starring Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek.
- (98K)
- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1999-11-03
A retired farmer rides a lawnmower to visit his dying brother in Wisconsin in this heartwarming drama by David Lynch. Read critics and audience reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
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- David Lynch
- G
- Richard Farnsworth
Oct 15, 1999 · A 73-year-old man with bad eyes drives a lawn mower to see his dying brother in Wisconsin. Along the way, he encounters kindness and memories in the Midwest landscape. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's dialogue, characters and themes.
A 73-year-old man with various health problems travels by lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother in Wisconsin. The web page provides a detailed summary of the film's plot, characters, and themes.
The Straight Story. Story of a 73-year-old man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower to mend his relationship with his older brother, who is ill. Duration: 1h 51m. Release Date: 1999. Genre: DramaBiographical. Rating: Director: David Lynch.
Oct 15, 1999 · Overview. 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.
