The Straight Story
Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, by riding a lawn mower. Will he succeed?
DistributorWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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Opening$92,312
7 theaters
7 theaters
Release DateOct 15, 1999
Running Time1 hr 52 min
GenresBiography
Drama
In Release444 days/63 weeks
Widest Release186 theaters
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| Date | DOW | Rank | Daily | %± YD | %± LW | Theaters | Avg | To Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Monday | 16 | $30,679 | - | - | 96 | $319 | $894,448 | 18 |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | 18 | $35,459 | +15.6% | - | 96 | $369 | $929,907 | 19 |
| Nov 3 | Wednesday | 17 | $32,470 | -8.4% | - | 96 | $338 | $962,377 | 20 |
| Nov 4 | Thursday | 16 | $32,726 | +0.8% | - | 96 | $340 | $995,103 | 21 |
| Nov 8 | Monday | 19 | $38,409 | - | +25.2% | 186 | $206 | $1,618,504 | 25 |
| Nov 9 | Tuesday | 19 | $38,107 | -0.8% | +7.5% | 186 | $204 | $1,656,611 | 26 |
| Nov 10 | Wednesday | 21 | $44,545 | +16.9% | +37.2% | 186 | $239 | $1,701,156 | 27 |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | 20 | $67,251 | +51% | +105.5% | 186 | $361 | $1,768,407 | 28 |
