The Straight Story

Name: The Straight Story
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Biography, Drama
Released: 1999
Rating: 8

1999

IMDb

David Lynch

1999·G·

United Kingdom, France

France,

United States

Award ratingBronze

Metascore86

Biography Drama Indie

Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion by riding a lawn mower.

Cast

Sissy Spacek·Joseph A. Carpenter·Jane Galloway Heitz·Richard Farnsworth

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 7 nominations

Wins (1)

Other

Film Independent Spirit Awards (2000)

Best Male Lead

Nominations (7)

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (2000)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Critics' Awards

Cahiers du Cinéma (1999)

Best Film

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1999)

Best Film

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1999)

Best Director

Film Independent Spirit Awards (2000)

Best Director

Film Independent Spirit Awards (2000)

Best Feature

Cannes Film Festival (1999)