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The Astronaut Farmer
6.3 / 10• 2007• 1h 44m•PG• English
Science FictionAdventureComedyDrama
Storyline
Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI puts him under surveillance when he tries to buy rocket fuel, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.
Cast & Crew
Billy Bob Thornton
Charles Farmer
Lead
Virginia Madsen
Mrs. Farmer
Max Thieriot
Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polish
Stanley Farmer
Logan Polish
Sunshine Farmer
Jon Gries
FBI Agent Killbourne
Mark Polish
FBI Agent Mathis
Bruce Dern
Hal
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Polish's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Astronaut Farmer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
