The Straight Story
1999
⭐7.7(1,802 votes)
1h 52m
Drama
Overview
Retired farmer and widower 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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
About The Straight Story
The Straight Story (1999) is a Drama film that follows retired farmer and widower 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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey. Currently, you can watch The Straight Story on Disney Plus, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,802 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
