The Straight Story
Directed by David Lynch
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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Straight Story online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Straight Story is available to stream on Disney Plus and Criterion Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Straight Story on Netflix?
No — The Straight Story is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Disney Plus and Criterion Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy The Straight Story online?
Yes. In United States, The Straight Story can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Straight Story?
As of August 6, 2026, The Straight Story is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
