The Astronaut Farmer

2007 · directed by Michael Polish

Rating

61/100

Hit

no

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.

The Astronaut Farmer (2007), directed by Michael Polish, rates 61/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Billy Bob Thornton
• Virginia Madsen
• Max Thieriot
• Jon Gries
• Bruce Dern
• Tim Blake Nelson

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