The Astronaut Farmer overview

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Synopsis:

An aspiring astronaut who was forced to forsake his dream of exploring space in order to save the family farm begins building his own personal rocket as a means of reaching the stars in this quirky rural drama starring Billy Bob Thornton. There once was a time when Charlie Farmer (Thornton) seemed like a shoo-in for NASA's esteemed astronaut training program. An Air Force pilot who held a degree in aerospace engineering, Charlie was well on his way to blasting off when a family crisis grounded his celestial aspirations.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Michael Polish
  • Studio: Warner Independent Pictures, Warner Brothers Distribution, Polish Brothers Construction, Spring Creek Pictures
  • Year: 2006
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic material, peril and language)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2007 02 23 (USA)

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