The Astronaut Farmer (2006)

Directed by

Michael Polish

Genre

drama film, science fiction film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

PG

Rating

6.3 of 10 from 369 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Texas rancher and former astronaut builds a rocket in his barn with the help of his family. He faces skepticism from the government and community as he pursues his dream of launching into space.

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What happens

The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark Polish. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern and Max Thieriot. The plot is about a Texas rancher who attempts to construct a rocket in his barn and launch himself into outer space. The film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 15, 2006 and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 23, 2007. It grossed $11.1 million against its $13 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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