description The Straight Story Overview
The Straight Story recounts the 1994 journey of Alvin Straight, who traveled across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower to visit his ailing brother. Directed by David Lynch and produced by Mary Sweeney, the film is based on a true story and was presented as a family-friendly feature with an MPAA G rating.
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info The Straight Story Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1999 |
help The Straight Story FAQ
Is The Straight Story really a David Lynch film?
Yes. David Lynch directed The Straight Story, even though its G-rated tone is very different from Blue Velvet or Twin Peaks. The 1999 film was released by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States.
Who was Alvin Straight, and did he really drive a lawn mower?
Alvin Straight was a real Iowa man who traveled by lawn mower in 1994 to visit his brother Lyle in Wisconsin. The film dramatizes that slow trip with Richard Farnsworth playing Alvin.
Why did Richard Farnsworth get so much attention for The Straight Story?
Farnsworth's performance as Alvin earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. It became one of his best-known late-career roles, alongside co-stars Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton.
What makes The Straight Story different from a typical road movie?
The vehicle is a lawn mower, so the journey is deliberately slow and built around short encounters in small Midwestern towns. Instead of speed or escape, the 1999 film focuses on aging, regret, and reconciliation.
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