The true story of Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old man who journeys hundreds of miles on a John Deere lawn mower to visit his dying older brother, Lyle. The estranged brothers haven't spoken in years because of their stubborn pride, but Lyle's recent stroke convinces Alvin that now is the time to make amends. Along the way he meets a host of interesting characters, including a pregnant runaway teenager, a sad World War II veteran, and a sympathetic priest.