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Feb 23, 2007 · A retired NASA astronaut builds his own rocket and launches it from his farm, defying the government and the FBI. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 2006 PG-rated movie.
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- Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Michael Polish
- 2007-02-23
The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern and Max Thieriot. The plot is about a Texas rancher who attempts to construct a rocket in his barn and launch himself into outer space.
Feb 23, 2007 · Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton), a rancher who once trained to be an astronaut, decides to fulfill a lifelong dream: He builds a rocket in his barn and plans to pilot it into space.
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- Michael Polish
- PG
- Billy Bob Thornton
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.
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- Michael Polish
- PG
- 20
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A NASA astronaut, forced to retire years earlier so he could save his family farm, has never given up his dream of space travel and looks to build his own rocket, despite the government's threats to stop him.
Together, they challenge the system and discover the true meaning of courage and pioneer spirit. Get ready for takeoff when The Astronaut Farmer launches ON DEMAND July 10th. Academy Award...
