Movie
The Straight Story
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 23, 2026
The Straight Story is available to stream on Disney+ and The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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.
More about The Straight Story
Cast
Richard FarnsworthAlvin
Sissy SpacekRose
Jane Galloway HeitzDorothy
Tracey MaloneyNurse
Dan FlanneryDoctor GibbonsCredits
- Directed by
- David Lynch
- Written by
- John Roach, Mary Sweeney
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $6.4M
Production
Les Films Alain SardeFrance
Picture FactoryUnited States
Le Studio Canal+France
Film4 ProductionsUnited Kingdom
