The Straight Story 1999
8 / 10
The Straight Story
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.
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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Full Cast & Crew
... Alvin Straight
... Rose Straight
... Lyle Straight
... Tom
... Harald Olsen
... Thorvald Olsen
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See All 2 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by John Chard
I want to thank you for your kindness to a stranger. An absolute delight. From director David Lynch, The Straight Story finds the famous purveyor of the oblique on wonderfully mellow form. Story finds a superb Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight, an old boy long in the tooth who sets off across America on his lawn mower to visit his estranged brother. You see, he doesn't have a driving licence, so lawn mower is the viable form of transport. Lynch and writers John Roach & Mary Sweeney have offered up a wry and astute observation of Americana. The journey Alvin takes involves him meeting a number of eccentrics and confused souls, which pitches Alvin as our conduit to a rich view of the life we have - or will - live. Culminating in a finale that rewards anyone with an intelligent soul. The message is clear. A beautiful film for the beautiful of heart. 9/10
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Release Date:
Oct 15, 1999 (France,United Kingdom,United States)
Run Time:
1hr 52`
MMPA Rating:
G
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
France,United Kingdom,United States
Status:
Released
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I want to thank you for your kindness to a stranger. An absolute delight. From director David Lynch, The Straight Story finds the famous purveyor of the oblique on wonderfully mellow form. Story finds a superb Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight, an old boy long in the tooth who sets off across America on his lawn mower to visit his estranged brother. You see, he doesn't have a driving licence, so lawn mower is the viable form of transport. Lynch and writers John Roach & Mary Sweeney have offered up a wry and astute observation of Americana. The journey Alvin takes involves him meeting a number of eccentrics and confused souls, which pitches Alvin as our conduit to a rich view of the life we have - or will - live. Culminating in a finale that rewards anyone with an intelligent soul. The message is clear. A beautiful film for the beautiful of heart. 9/10
Beautifully made film. It's a difficult one to describe. 'The Straight Story' features a very touching, true life, story about Alvin Straight. It's a very simple premise but one that the film brings to life wonderfully. There's a crap tonne of heart, alongside some brilliant cinematography and a top notch score. Richard Farnsworth plays the role of Alvin expertly, it's an outstanding performance from him. Credit also to Sissy Spacek, who makes an impact as Rose despite not really being in the film for all that long. Harry Dean Stanton (Lyle) makes an appearance, too. It's a slow burn but one that's totally worth the 112 minute run time. What a great way to end the millennium for Disney's live-action theatrical releases.
Cast & Crew of
The Straight Story
Directors & Credit Writers
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Eric Sherman... Second Second Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
Cast
... Alvin Straight
... Rose Straight
... Lyle Straight
... Tom
... Harald Olsen
... Thorvald Olsen
... Dorothy
... Bud
... Brenda
... Sig
... Nurse
... Doctor Gibbons
EG
Ed Grennan... Pete
... Apple
GP
Gil Pearson... Sun Ray Tours Bus Driver
... Woman on Bus
JC
James Cada... Danny Riordan, Clermont Resident
... Darla Riordan, Clermont Resident
... Rat
... Janet Johnson, Clermont Resident
Produced By
... Casting Associate
... Casting
... Executive Producer
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