Where to watch The Straight Story (1999)
The Straight Story is not free right now, but it is included at no extra cost with Disney Plus and Criterion Channel.
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. 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. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
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The Straight Story — common questions
- Can I watch The Straight Story for free?
- Not legally, at the moment. The Straight Story has no free streaming window in this region right now. It is included with Disney Plus or Criterion Channel if you already subscribe.
- Is The Straight Story on Netflix?
- No. The Straight Story is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Straight Story without paying anything?
- There is no free option for The Straight Story today. Free catalogues rotate every month, so it is worth checking back — this page updates automatically when that changes.
- How long is The Straight Story?
- The Straight Story runs 112 minutes, rated G.
