The Straight Story
1999
Retired farmer and widower 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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
Director:
David Lynch
Writers:
John Roach, Mary Sweeney
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 40 nominations total
Production:
David Lynch
Country:
United Kingdom, France, United States
