Dove.org
Faith and Family-Focused Reviews for Today’s Media
Browse by rating or type
Approved For
All Ages
12+
18+
Dove Reviewed
Category
All Reviews
Not Approved

Straight Story

True story of Alvin Straight’s patient odyssey from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin to visit an estranged brother. Unable to drive and with no other option open to him, Alvin was forced to make the journey on a lawn mover. He encountered a number of strangers, from a teenage runaway to a fellow WWII veteran. By sharing his life’s earned wisdom Alvin had a profound impact on these people.
7
Negative Rating
12345
SexLanguageViolenceDrugsNudityOther
0
Positive Rating
12345
FaithIntegrity

Dove Review

Dove Rating Details

0
Faith

None

0
Integrity

None

0
Sex

A few expletives, one God D---, and one misuse of Jesus name; many of the main characters smoke; occasional beer drinking; the lead drinks a beer himself, but the film explains why many people use alcohol as a crutch. Although the film contains several positive messages, we are unable to recommend it due to the misuse of God’s name. Why are there two profanities spoken in a G-rated movie?! How did the MPAA allow this infraction of its own rules? Please let the studio and the Motion Picture Association of America know that you are offended by this irreverence toward God and Christ. (Walt Disney Companies – 818-560-1000. MPAA – 818-995-6600).

4
Language

None

1
Violence

None

2
Drugs

None

0
Nudity

None

0
Other

None

More Information

Film Information
Genre
Runtime
111
Rating
G
Reviewer
N/A
Actors
, ,
Writers
,
Directors
Producers
,
Studios
Dove Content
See all