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The Straight Story 1999

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: Mary Sweeney & John Roach
Release date: 1999-10-15
Runtime: 112 minutes
Critics score:
96 / 100
Tagline: A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
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Also known as:
  • Az igaz történet
  • Eine wahre Geschichte – The Straight Story
  • Prosta historia
  • Straight story - Az igaz történet
  • The Straight Story (Una historia verdadera)
  • Um História Real
  • Una Storia Vera
  • Une histoire vraie