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When Iowa farmer Alvin Straight's brother, Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton), falls ill, Alvin pledges to go to Lyle's side despite being unable to drive and unwilling to accept help. With a tent to sleep under, a riding lawnmower for transportation and unshakable determination. Alvin (Oscar nominee Richard Farnsworth) sets out to cover the 300 miles to his brother's house in a weeks-long journey of healing and remembrance.
Rated G 1 hr. 51 min. 1999
3 stars. The story was good. The acting was excellent. Not a lot of dialog but a lot was said without the dialog. Very slow.
