The Astronaut Farmer 2007

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
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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.

Billy Bob Thornton

as Charles Farmer

Virginia Madsen

as Mrs. Farmer

Max Thieriot

as Shepard Farmer

Jasper Polish

as Stanley Farmer

Logan Polish

as Sunshine Farmer

Jon Gries

as FBI Agent Killbourne

Mark Polish

as FBI Agent Mathis

Bruce Dern

as Hal

Tim Blake Nelson

as Kevin Munchak

Sal Lopez

as Pepe Garcia

Director:

Michael Polish

Writer:

Michael Polish, Mark Polish

Genres:

Science Fiction,Adventure,Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

2007 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Astronaut Farmer

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

as Charles Farmer

Virginia Madsen

as Mrs. Farmer

Max Thieriot

as Shepard Farmer

Jasper Polish

as Stanley Farmer

Logan Polish

as Sunshine Farmer

Jon Gries

as FBI Agent Killbourne

Mark Polish

as FBI Agent Mathis

Bruce Dern

as Hal

Tim Blake Nelson

as Kevin Munchak

Sal Lopez

as Pepe Garcia

J.K. Simmons

as Jacobson

Kiersten Warren

as Phyllis

Rick Overton

as Arnold 'Arnie' Millard

Richard Edson

as Chopper Miller

Elise Eberle

as Madison Roberts

Julie White

as Beth Goode

Graham Beckel

as Frank

Marshall Bell

as Judge Miller

Kathleen Arc

as Mrs. Harder

Lois Geary

as Mrs. Graham

Forrest Fyre

as State Senator

Kathy Lamkin

as Jodie

Gary Houston

as Dr. Livingston

Matthew Kimbrough

as Henry Malone

Jenny Gabrielle

as Vanessa

Doris Hargrave

as Gretchen Boyd

Robert E. Fleischer

as Will Beacon

John Burke

as Reporter

Bill Allen

as Reporter

Deborah Martinez

as Reporter

Scarlett McAlister

as Local News Reporter

Esodie Geiger

as CNN News Reporter

J.D. Garfield

as Sky Copter Reporter

Olive Gallagher

as Morning Show Host

David House

as FBI Agent

Brian McCallister

as Student

Jay Leno

as Himself

Steve Cormier

as Appraiser

Benjamin Petry

as Child

Robyn Reede

as Secretary

Kevin Wiggins

as Rocket Expert

Mary Sue Evans

as NASA Expert

Ida Darvish

as Italian Anchorwoman

Eugene Nomura

as Japanese Anchorman

Vikrum Shah

as Hindu Anchorman

Yvans Jourdain

as French Anchorman

Jennifer Chu

as Chinese Anchorwoman

Dallas Raines

as National Anchorman

Roy Costley

as Astro 'Nut' Local

J. Michael Oliva

as Balloon Game Carnie

Richard Gunn

as Square Dance Caller

Joe Solís

as Square Dance Caller #2

Marc Miles

as Rocket Ride Operator

Mark DeLisle

as Mission Control

David Sullivan

as Young Man

Bruce Willis

as Doug Masterson (uncredited)

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