Movie Description

The Straight Story

(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. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Straight Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1999-10-15

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 52m

Budget₹ 10000000

Revenue₹ 6418028

Production CompaniesLes Films Alain Sarde,The Picture Factory,Le Studio Canal+,Film4 Productions

Genres

  • Drama