Samuel LoveCertainly living up to its title, The Straight Story is David Lynch’s most accessible and straightforward film. The gentle, life-affirming drama tells the true story of 73-year-old Alvin Straight (an Oscar-nominated Richard Farnsworth) as he embarks on a 260-mile journey at 5mph aboard his trust ride-on lawnmower to visit his ailing brother. Released under Walt Disney Pictures in 1999 to critical acclaim, this beautiful and soulful film makes its 4K UHD debut from StudioCanal with a stunning transfer that brings Alvin’s pilgrimage to life like never before. A wonderful, profound and unforgettable film, The Straight Story is a remarkable example of Lynch’s versatility as a filmmaker – especially when you consider he did Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive just two years either side of it.
Synopsis
David Lynch’s portrait of one man’s real journey across America’s heartland starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton Filmed along the 260-mile route that the actual Alvin Straight traversed in 1994 from Laurens, lowa to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin, The Straight Story chronicles Alvin’s patient odyssey and those he meets along the way. When not rolling along at five miles an hour aboard his ‘66 John Deere, Alvin encounters several strangers, from a teenage runaway to a fellow World War II veteran. By sharing his life’s earned wisdom with simple stories, Alvin has a profound impact on these characters that colour his pilgrimage.
Special Features
- Audio Commentary by Peter Tonguette
- Mark and Bob Tell It Straight
- Straight & Narrow: inside the film
- Far & Wide: Inside the Score
- “Straight Talking: A Making Of” interview with David Lynch
- Image gallery
- 2025 Trailer
- Original Trailer
THE STRAIGHT STORY is available on 4K UHD from StudioCanal
