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

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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