Movie

Straight Talk

“Dreams do come true...sometimes.”

★ 6.0(80)19921h 31m

Straight Talk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Barnet Kellman
Release date: 1992-04-03
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $21,202,099
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hollywood Pictures

Straight Talk — trailer

About Straight Talk

Straight Talk is a 1992 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Barnet Kellman, starring Dolly Parton, James Woods and Griffin Dunne. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Straight Talk in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.

Cast

Dolly Parton

Shirlee Kenyon

James Woods

Jack Russell

Griffin Dunne

Alan Riegert

Michael Madsen

Steve

Deirdre O'Connell

Lily

John Sayles

Guy Girardi

Teri Hatcher

Janice

Spalding Gray

Dr. Erdman

Jerry Orbach

Milo Jacoby

Philip Bosco

Gene Perlman

Charles Fleischer

Tony

Keith MacKechnie

Gordon

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisromcomradio programtalk radio

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Straight Talk in Canada?+

In Canada, Straight Talk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Straight Talk on Netflix?+

Straight Talk is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Straight Talk?+

Straight Talk has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Straight Talk?+

Straight Talk stars Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen and Deirdre O'Connell.

When did Straight Talk come out?+

Straight Talk is a 1992 movie directed by Barnet Kellman.

What genre is Straight Talk?+

Straight Talk is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Straight Talk?+

Straight Talk was directed by Barnet Kellman.