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THE STRAIGHT STORY — REPACK
Uncut. Unhurried. Unbroken.

The Criterion Question: There is persistent community speculation on Reddit and Facebook about whether The Criterion Collection will eventually "repack" the film for a definitive US 4K release, especially given their history with Lynch's other works. 🚜 Why This Movie Still Gets "Repacked" the straight story repack

If by "repack" you meant a re-packaged edition (e.g., Criterion Collection, re-release with new extras), then yes — the Criterion edition (spine #1060) is the definitive version, with a 4K restoration, new interviews with Lynch and Mary Sweeney (editor/co-writer), and an essay about the film's unique place in Lynch's career. THE STRAIGHT STORY — REPACK Uncut

The film follows 73-year-old Alvin Straight (played in an Oscar-nominated performance by Richard Farnsworth). After learning his brother Lyle has suffered a stroke, Alvin realizes he needs to make amends. Too stubborn to be driven and unable to see well enough for a driver's license, he hitches a trailer to a 1966 John Deere lawn tractor and begins a 300-mile trek from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin. The Criterion Question : There is persistent community

The "Repack" Distinction: Size vs. Sanity

Let’s run a comparison. A typical AAA game (e.g., Red Dead Redemption 2 or Cyberpunk 2077) might be 120GB uncompressed.

Opening / Establishing shots (first 10 minutes)

Exclusive Commentaries: A new audio commentary by film critic Peter Tonguette (recorded in 2021) is a staple of these editions. Production Featurettes: