The Straight Story (1999)

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?

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Domestic (96.2%)
$6,203,044
International (3.8%)
$243,183
Worldwide
$6,449,471
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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Domestic Opening$92,312
Earliest Release DateOctober 15, 1999 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 52 min
GenresBiography Drama
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
A Prairie Home CompanionJun 1, 2006$4.6M22.4%760$2.8M-37.7%$20.3M$5.6M$26.0M