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Release Year2007
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresScience Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
Votes374
DirectorMichael Polish
WritersMichael Polish, Mark Polish
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Astronaut Farmer
About The Astronaut Farmer
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.
Directed by Michael Polish, The Astronaut Farmer leans on a strong ensemble — Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 2007.
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