Woody Grant (played by Bruce Dern) is a protagonist in Nebraska.
An elderly man who believes he won a million-dollar sweepstakes prize and insists on walking to Nebraska to claim it. Driven by his son David, he visits his hometown, confronts his past, and ultimately learns the prize was a scam. His journey is motivated by a desire to leave something for his sons. Ed Pegram (played by Stacy Keach) appears in Nebraska.
Woody's former business partner who stole his air compressor years ago and allegedly cheated on Kate. He confronts David over a loan, blackmails Woody, and publicly humiliates him with the fake sweepstakes letter, prompting David to physically intervene.
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Characters
Woody Grant
(played by Bruce Dern) — protagonist
An elderly man who believes he won a million-dollar sweepstakes prize and insists on walking to Nebraska to claim it. Driven by his son David, he visits his hometown, confronts his past, and ultimatel...
Ed Pegram
(played by Stacy Keach) — supporting
Woody's former business partner who stole his air compressor years ago and allegedly cheated on Kate. He confronts David over a loan, blackmails Woody, and publicly humiliates him with the fake sweeps...
Key Relationships
Woody Grant → Ed Pegram
(Professional Former Business Partner)
Story Analysis
An elderly man's delusional quest for wealth forces a journey of self-discovery and family reconciliation.
