The Straight Story
The Straight Story
The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch, based on the true story of Alvin Straight's 240-mile journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower.
ReleasedOct 15, 1999
Budget$10M
Box Office$6M
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The Straight Story
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