A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
1999 · G · 1h 52m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: David Lynch
Writers: John Roach, Mary Sweeney
Music by: Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editor: Mary Sweeney
Box office: $6M · Budget: $10M · Rated 7.7/10 by 1830 viewers