THE STRAIGHT STORY in 35mm Watch Trailer

THE STRAIGHT STORY in 35mm

While this film is the most straightforward of David Lynch’s oeuvre, it is nevertheless stamped with the filmmaker’s visual flair and quirky humor. Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) takes off on a 240- mile journey on his trusty John Deere lawnmower to visit his estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton), who has suffered a stroke. Farnsworth was nominated for an Academy Award® for his gentle, dignified performance. DIR David Lynch; SCR John Roach; SCR/PROD Mary Sweeney; PROD Neal Edelstein. France/UK/U.S., 1999, color, 112 min. RATED G

In Memoriam: David Lynch (1946–2025)

Run Time: 112 Minutes

Opening Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Genre: Drama

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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
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