Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟢 15/100
Total warning time: 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene where an elderly man is seen drinking beer at a bar.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (35s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] Mild argument between characters, no physical violence.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:40] A character recalls a past traumatic event involving a family member, but no graphic details are shown.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Mild language such as 'damn' is used.
Details for The Straight Story (1999)
The Straight Story FAQ
Q: What is the plot of The Straight Story (1999)?
A: The Straight Story is based on the true story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who embarks on a 240-mile journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawnmower to visit his estranged and ailing brother. The film highlights Alvin's determination, the people he meets along the way, and the mending of family bonds.
A: The Straight Story is based on the true story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who embarks on a 240-mile journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawnmower to visit his estranged and ailing brother. The film highlights Alvin's determination, the people he meets along the way, and the mending of family bonds.
Q: Who stars in The Straight Story?
A: The film stars Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight, Sissy Spacek as his daughter Rose, Jane Galloway Heitz as Dorothy, and Joseph A. Carpenter as Bud.
A: The film stars Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight, Sissy Spacek as his daughter Rose, Jane Galloway Heitz as Dorothy, and Joseph A. Carpenter as Bud.
Q: Who directed The Straight Story?
A: The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch, known for his surreal and often dark films. This movie stands out in his filmography for its straightforward and heartfelt storytelling.
A: The Straight Story was directed by David Lynch, known for his surreal and often dark films. This movie stands out in his filmography for its straightforward and heartfelt storytelling.
Q: Is The Straight Story based on a true story?
A: Yes, The Straight Story is based on the real-life journey of Alvin Straight, who traveled on a lawnmower to reconcile with his brother in 1994.
A: Yes, The Straight Story is based on the real-life journey of Alvin Straight, who traveled on a lawnmower to reconcile with his brother in 1994.
Q: What makes The Straight Story unique among David Lynch's films?
A: Unlike David Lynch's typically surreal and dark films, The Straight Story is a straightforward, heartfelt drama with no surreal elements. It focuses on human connection and redemption, making it one of his most accessible works.
A: Unlike David Lynch's typically surreal and dark films, The Straight Story is a straightforward, heartfelt drama with no surreal elements. It focuses on human connection and redemption, making it one of his most accessible works.
