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The Straight Story (1999): movie guide
The Straight Story (1999) is a Drama running about 112 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 1,920 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-10-15
- Runtime: 112 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-10-15
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What is The Straight Story about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Straight Story features Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-10-15. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (1,920 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story runs about 112 minutes.
- Who stars in The Straight Story?
- Cast highlights include Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Straight Story?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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