The Astronaut FarmerOverview and Synopsis

  • The Astronaut Farmer
  • Opened February 23, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 44 min.
  • PG
    thematic material, peril and language
  • Dismissed from NASA’s space program, former astronaut-in-training Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) pursues his lifelong dream by building his own rocket. On the eve of his launch, Farmer must battle foreclosure on his ranch and a small-town Read More
  • Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish
  • Director: Michael Polish
  • Genres: Americana, Drama, Rural Drama

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  • Billy Bob Thornton stars as Charles Farmer in "The Astronaut Farmer."
  • Virginia Madsen in "The Astronaut Farmer."

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  • Actress Virginia Madsen at the Hollywood premiere of "The Astronaut Farmer."
  • Actress Kiersten Warren at the Hollywood premiere of "The Astronaut Farmer."
  • "The Astronaut Farmer" co-stars Billy Bob Thornton and Virginia Madsen at the Hollywood premiere.

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  • 'Astronaut Farmer' is sequel to and synonymous with 'Armageddon' and 'Silent Running'
    by KenFriedman

    Billy Bob Thorton is given the chance in (Astronaut Farmer)...to fulfill his dream...as dismissed because of physical 'foot brace' limitations in (Armageddon)...to become a rocket man. The cameo...Read More

  • Accurate
    by foot13

    Billy Bob Thorton plays a man with a dream that never gives up. A fair amount of humor through-out. Gotta love the feebies! Will the movie spur someone to do it for real?!?!????? Good movie to take...Read More

  • really good
    by UH60L

    One of the few movies I could enjoy with my kids, that isn't animated. Some very funny parts, and several great actors/actresses. I'd recomend it to anyone....Read More

  • The Astronaut Farmer
    by donna26

    We, all seven of us loved the movie! Our ages ranged from 7 to 53 and all felt the same way. It's definately going to a major classic for many, many years to come. Thank you to all involved for...Read More

The Astronaut Farmer Critic Reviews

  • "The idea of a man, generally a loner, pursuing a singular goal while ignoring those who think him a fool, is almost always an attractive one. " Los Angeles Times

    - Kevin Crust

  • "...demonstrates that not every dream is worth pursuing." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "There's no room to consider that some dreams may be wrongheaded." Variety

    - Dennis Harvey

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