The Straight Story

A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

The Straight Story – David Lynch Tribute Film Festival: Dreams of an Eagle Scout – Screening the Week of March 21!

Advance ticket info coming soon for The Straight Story!

A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. 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. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

Cannes Film Festival: Palme d’Or nominee!
New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Richard Farnsworth), Cinematographer award winner! Plus, Best Film, Director nominee!
European Film Awards: International Award winner!

5 Stars! “a brilliant odyssey across America’s heartland” (Austin Chronicle)

4/4 Stars! “a quietly old-fashioned masterpiece” (Decent Films)

4/4 Stars! “A great, haunting film” (Chicago Tribune)

David Lynch Tribute Film Festival: Dreams of an Eagle Scout

Eraserhead – the week of February 7

Wild at Heart – the week of February 14

Blue Velvet – the week of February 21

Dune (1984) – the week of February 28

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me – the week of March 7

Lost Highway – the week of March 14

The Straight Story – the week of March 21

Mulholland Drive – the week of March 28

Inland Empire – the week of April 4

The Elephant Man – the week of April 11

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. 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. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
  • Budget
    $10,000,000.00
  • Revenue
    $6,418,028.00
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