The Straight Story
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. 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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Disney Plus.
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Frequently asked questions about The Straight Story
Where can I watch The Straight Story in the United States?
The Straight Story is available to stream on Disney Plus in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Straight Story on Disney Plus?
Yes. The Straight Story is streaming on Disney Plus in the United States.
Can I watch The Straight Story for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Straight Story needs a subscription to Disney Plus, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Straight Story?
The Straight Story scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Straight Story?
The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, and Donald Wiegert. David Lynch is the director.
How long is The Straight Story?
The Straight Story runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did The Straight Story come out?
The Straight Story was released on October 15, 1999.
Which studio made The Straight Story?
The Straight Story was produced by Les Films Alain Sarde, Picture Factory, and Le Studio Canal+ in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
What was the budget for The Straight Story?
The Straight Story was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did The Straight Story make at the box office?
The Straight Story grossed $6,418,028 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.