The Straight Story

In a gentle, G-rated change of pace that still features his trademark fascination with rural American quirkiness, director David Lynch recounts the true story of 73-year-old Iowa retiree Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth). Upon learning his estranged brother has suffered a stroke, and unable to drive a car, Straight loaded up his riding mower and set out on a 300-mile trek to Wisconsin to see his sibling and make amends. Sissy Spacek, Everett McGill, Harry Dean Stanton also star. 112 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; theatrical trailer.