The Astronaut Farmer(2007)
The Astronaut Farmer Synopsis
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.
The Astronaut Farmer (2007) is a science fiction, adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Michael Polish, released on February 23, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot and Jasper Polish. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 382 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Polish
- Writers:
- Mark Polish, Michael Polish
- Producers:
- Michael Polish, Mark Polish, Robert Benjamin
- Cinematographer:
- M. David Mullen
- Production:
- Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,130,889
- Status:
- Released
The Astronaut Farmer (2007) Trailer
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The Astronaut Farmer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsen
as Mrs. Farmer
Max Thieriot
as Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polish
as Stanley Farmer
Logan Polish
as Sunshine Farmer
Jon Gries
as FBI Agent Killbourne
Mark Polish
as FBI Agent Mathis
Bruce Dern
as Hal
Tim Blake Nelson
as Kevin Munchak
Sal Lopez
as Pepe Garcia
J.K. Simmons
as Jacobson
Kiersten Warren
as Phyllis
Key crew
Directed by Michael Polish, written by Mark Polish and Michael Polish, produced by Michael Polish, Mark Polish and Robert Benjamin.
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The Astronaut Farmer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 382 ratings.
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The Astronaut Farmer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Astronaut Farmer online?
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The Astronaut Farmer (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Astronaut Farmer?
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The main cast of The Astronaut Farmer (2007) includes Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish and Logan Polish. The film was directed by Michael Polish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Astronaut Farmer released?
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The Astronaut Farmer was released on February 23, 2007 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Astronaut Farmer worth watching?
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The Astronaut Farmer (2007) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 382 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Astronaut Farmer?
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