I really loved The Straight Story. Directed by David Lynch, known for Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks, and Eraserhead, this movie a is an extreme departure from what he usually does.
In case you haven't seen it, it is based on the true story of a man who drives from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wis., in 1994 while riding a lawn mower. He does this because he is no longer allowed to drive a car.
It is a wonderful story of a man struggling with old age and mortality and his own demons. Along the way he meets many people and teaches many people exactly what family means.
It stars career character actor and former stunt man Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek as his mentally challenged daughter. A small gem of a film that will make a big impact on you.