The Astronaut Farmer (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 – but Charles is undeterred.
Director: Michael Polish
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: February 23, 2007
Cast
- Billy Bob Thornton - Charles Farmer
- 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
- Tim Blake Nelson - Kevin Munchak
- Sal Lopez - Pepe Garcia
Screenplay
- Mark Polish (Screenplay)
- Michael Polish (Screenplay)
Music: Stuart Matthewman
Cinematography: M. David Mullen
Editing: James Haygood
Production: Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Station and Distress Call, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Existential Dread and Questioning
Keywords
farm, dreams, nasa, insanity, fbi, bankrupt, texas, peasant, earth, life's dream, rocket, space, astronaut, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Astronaut Farmer about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer was directed by Michael Polish.
- Who stars in The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish, Jon Gries.
- How long is The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer had a budget of $13M.
- How much did The Astronaut Farmer gross?
- The Astronaut Farmer grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Astronaut Farmer produced?
- The Astronaut Farmer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Astronaut Farmer?
- The themes of The Astronaut Farmer include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Station and Distress Call, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Existential Dread and Questioning.