The Astronaut Farmer
Originally released in 2007. The Astronaut Farmer is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Michael Polish.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, and Max Thieriot
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (358 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.1M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,130,889
Production Companies
- Polish Brothers Construction
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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 i...
Who directed The Astronaut Farmer?
The Astronaut Farmer was directed by Michael Polish.
How long is The Astronaut Farmer?
The Astronaut Farmer has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Astronaut Farmer released?
The Astronaut Farmer was released on February 23, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Astronaut Farmer?
The main cast of The Astronaut Farmer includes Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish.
Is The Astronaut Farmer worth watching?
The Astronaut Farmer has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 358 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.