The Straight Story (1999)
English drama film directed by David Lynch
Rated G in the US
General audiences: all ages admitted.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 21 May 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). In the US it is rated G. The English film released on 21 May 1999. It is directed by David Lynch and stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Lynch
- Cast
- Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Everett McGill, Wiley Harker, Kevin Farley, Jennifer Edwards-Hughes, Jane Galloway Heitz
- Cinematography
- Freddie Francis
- Editing
- Mary Sweeney
- Music
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Written by
- Mary Sweeney, John E. Roach
- Produced by
- Mary Sweeney, Neal Edelstein, Alain Sarde
- Production
- Film4 Productions, StudioCanal, Walt Disney Pictures, Les Films Alain Sarde
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Fandango, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $6.2 million
- Awards
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor; Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead; European Film Award for Best Non-European Film; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Set in
- Wisconsin
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 May 1999
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Suitable for children of all ages. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Straight Story?
The Straight Story has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did The Straight Story release?
The Straight Story released on 21 May 1999.
Who directed The Straight Story?
The Straight Story is directed by David Lynch.
Who is in the cast of The Straight Story?
The cast of The Straight Story includes Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Everett McGill, Wiley Harker and Kevin Farley.
Where can I watch The Straight Story online?
The Straight Story streams on Disney+.
How much did The Straight Story earn at the box office?
The Straight Story grossed $6.2 million on a budget of $10 million.
What is The Straight Story rated in the US?
The Straight Story is rated G by the Motion Picture Association.
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