Where can I watch The Straight Story (1999)?

In US, The Straight Story is available to stream on Disney Plus and Criterion Channel, and 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 The Straight Story worth watching?

The Straight Story holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Straight Story?

The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Everett McGill and Joseph A. Carpenter.

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The Straight Story (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 1999, The Straight Story is a drama film directed by David Lynch, running about 112 minutes. “A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight, Sissy Spacek as Rose Straight, Harry Dean Stanton as Lyle Straight and Everett McGill as Tom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Straight Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Criterion Channel and 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 The Straight Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Straight Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Straight Story (1999)?: In US, The Straight Story is available to stream on Disney Plus and Criterion Channel, and 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 The Straight Story worth watching?: The Straight Story holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Straight Story?: The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Everett McGill and Joseph A. Carpenter.