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  • The Astronaut Farmer
  • Opened February 23, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 44 min.
  • PG
    thematic material, peril and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • 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: Drama

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The Astronaut Farmer Recent Fan Reviews

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    Astronaut Farmer - Good all around

    Good family movie. However, if you are strongly into space travel, you may leave a little disappointed. The overriding theme in this film is not the space adventure but the adventure of getting through all the governmental hassle and funding of such an endeavor as a private individual.

    Best two lines:
    -Bruce Dern tells Billy Bob Thorton that he couldn't even get his family to eat together, but he's got his (Charles Farmer, played by Billy Bob) dreaming together.
    -Charles pulls his son, Shepherd, out of school, telling the teacher that rather than him learning to read about history, he'd rather he make history.

    If you like movies about family togetherness and dreams fulfilled against all odds, definitely see this film!

  • Must Go!

    The Astronaut Farmer

    very good movie

  • Must Go!

    The Astronaut Farmer

    Don't let anyone steal your dreams! Encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring. If you're someone struggling to make it make it on your own, you've gotta go!

The Astronaut Farmer Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    After teeny indies, this studio release retains the trademark love of warped...

  • 80
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Crust

    Much of the credit for the movie succeeding goes to Thornton. In his able...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein

    The Astronaut Farmer's goofy quality makes it totally endearing. It's also...

  • 70
    Washington Post | Desson Thomson

    Sure, it's the corniest of conceits, but "Astronaut" taps delightfully into one...

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