The Astronaut Farmer
2007•PG•1h 44m•6.3•Released
Science FictionAdventureComedyDrama
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
Writer
Michael Polish, Mark Polish
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$11M
Languages
English
Studio
Polish Brothers Construction
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
J.K. Simmons
Jacobson
Kiersten Warren
Phyllis
Rick Overton
Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
Richard Edson
Chopper Miller
Elise Eberle
Madison Roberts
Production
Company
Polish Brothers Construction
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
Len Amato
Producer
Mark Polish
Producer
Michael Polish
Producer
Paula Weinstein
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