The Astronaut Farmer (2006)

  • PG
  • 10/15/2006 (US)
  • Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 44m

Overview

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.

Michael Polish

Screenplay, Director

Mark Polish

Screenplay

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton's headshot

Billy Bob Thornton

Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsen's headshot

Virginia Madsen

Mrs. Farmer
Max Thieriot's headshot

Max Thieriot

Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polish's headshot

Jasper Polish

Stanley Farmer
Logan Polish's headshot

Logan Polish

Sunshine Farmer
Jon Gries's headshot

Jon Gries

FBI Agent Killbourne
Mark Polish's headshot

Mark Polish

FBI Agent Mathis
Bruce Dern's headshot

Bruce Dern

Hal

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