Movie

The Straight Story

“A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.”

★ 7.7(1,817)19991h 52m

The Straight Story is streaming on MUBI, LaCinetek, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel, SFR Play, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, LaCinetek, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: David Lynch
Release date: 1999-10-15
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $6,418,028
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Les Films Alain Sarde

The Straight Story — trailer

About The Straight Story

The Straight Story is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by David Lynch, starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Jane Galloway Heitz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,817 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Straight Story in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Richard Farnsworth

Alvin

Sissy Spacek

Rose

Jane Galloway Heitz

Dorothy

Joseph A. Carpenter

Bud

Donald Wiegert

Sig

Tracey Maloney

Nurse

Dan Flannery

Doctor Gibbons

Jennifer Edwards

Brenda

Ed Grennan

Pete

Jack Walsh

Apple

Gil Pearson

Bus Driver

Barbara June Patterson

Woman on Bus

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipmississippi riverwisconsinlawnmoweriowamelancholybiographybased on true storyroad tripfamily relationshipsfamilynostalgicroad moviejourneyelderly man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Straight Story in France?+

In France, you can stream The Straight Story on MUBI, LaCinetek, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel, SFR Play, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, LaCinetek, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique.

Is The Straight Story on Netflix?+

The Straight Story is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on MUBI, LaCinetek, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel, SFR Play, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is The Straight Story?+

The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Straight Story?+

The Straight Story stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter and Donald Wiegert.

When did The Straight Story come out?+

The Straight Story is a 1999 movie directed by David Lynch.

What genre is The Straight Story?+

The Straight Story is Drama film.

Who directed The Straight Story?+

The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch.