The Straight Story
“A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.”
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Joseph A. CarpenterBud
Donald WiegertSig
Tracey MaloneyNurse
Jennifer EdwardsBrenda
Ed GrennanPete
Gil PearsonBus Driver
Barbara June PattersonWoman on Bus
Anastasia WebbCrystal
Matt GuidrySteve
