The World Made Straight(2015)
For blood. For money. For a way out.
The World Made Straight Synopsis
In a rural Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, a rebellious young man struggles to escape the violence that would bind him to the past.
The World Made Straight (2015) is a drama film directed by David Burris, released on January 9, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Haley Joel Osment, Minka Kelly, Noah Wyle and Jeremy Irvine. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- David Burris
- Writers:
- Ron Rash, Shane Danielsen
- Producers:
- Todd J. Labarowski, David Burris, Michael Wrenn
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Orr
- Production:
- Myriad Pictures, Bifrost Pictures, Dreambridge Films
- Status:
- Released
The World Made Straight (2015) Trailer
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The World Made Straight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Haley Joel Osment
as Shank
Minka Kelly
as Dena
Noah Wyle
as Leonard
Jeremy Irvine
as Travis
Adelaide Clemens
as Lori
Marcus Hester
as Hubert
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
as Mrs. Ponder
Steve Earle
as Carlton
Stephen Gevedon
as Grandfather
Tim Ware
as Store Manager
Diana Lenska
as Leonard's Grandmother
Tom Gilroy
as Mr. Anderson
Key crew
Directed by David Burris, written by Ron Rash and Shane Danielsen, produced by Todd J. Labarowski, David Burris and Michael Wrenn.
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The World Made Straight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 62 ratings.
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The World Made Straight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World Made Straight online?
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The World Made Straight (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The World Made Straight?
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The main cast of The World Made Straight (2015) includes Haley Joel Osment, Minka Kelly, Noah Wyle, Jeremy Irvine and Adelaide Clemens. The film was directed by David Burris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World Made Straight released?
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The World Made Straight was released on January 9, 2015 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The World Made Straight worth watching?
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The World Made Straight (2015) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The World Made Straight?
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