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
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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