Where to watch The Straight Story (1999) in the UK
The Straight Story (1999) is currently available to stream in the UK on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Amazon Video and Sky Store or bought from Amazon Video and Sky Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. 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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Cast & crew
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Richard FarnsworthAlvin -
Sissy SpacekRose -
Jane Galloway HeitzDorothy -
Joseph A. CarpenterBud
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Donald WiegertSig
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Tracey MaloneyNurse -
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Jennifer EdwardsBrenda
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The Straight Story — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Straight Story in the UK?
The Straight Story (1999) is currently included in subscriptions to STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Straight Story?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video and Sky Store so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Straight Story?
Yes. The Straight Story can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Straight Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Straight Story is currently included with: STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and Channel 4 Plus.
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