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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 .
- $13 million
Feb 23, 2007 · The Astronaut Farmer: Directed by Michael Polish. With Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish. 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.
- (23K)
- Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Michael Polish
- 2007-02-23
Feb 23, 2007 · The Astronaut Farmer is a charming, inspirational drama that successfully avoids modern cinematic cliches while appealing to the optimistic dreamer in all of us. Read Critics Reviews.
- (4K)
- Michael Polish
- PG
- Billy Bob Thornton
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Astronaut Farmer. Academy Award® winner Billy Bob Thornton and Academy Award® nominee Virginia Madsen star in this inspiring, uplifting and heart-warming story of one family's quest for the stars. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish ...
- 104 min
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. 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 ...
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Feb 23, 2007 · 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 ...