Straight Talk (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1992, Straight Talk is a comedy film directed by Barnet Kellman, running about 91 minutes. “Dreams do come true...sometimes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
Who’s in it. Straight Talk stars Dolly Parton as Shirlee Kenyon, James Woods as Jack Russell, Griffin Dunne as Alan Riegert and Michael Madsen as Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Straight Talk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Talk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Talk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Talk (1992)?
- In US, Straight Talk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Straight Talk worth watching?
- Straight Talk holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Talk?
- Straight Talk stars Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen and Deirdre O'Connell.
- When was Straight Talk released?
- Straight Talk was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.