The Astronaut Farmer
6.3(372) 2007-02-23 104 minScience FictionAdventureComedyDrama
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.
ProducerMichael Polish
ScreenplayMark Polish
ProducerMark Polish
ProducerRobert Benjamin
ScreenplayMichael Polish
ProducerLen Amato
ProducerJonathan Sheldon
DirectorMichael Polish
Cast & characters
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
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Lois Geary
as Mrs. Graham
Forrest Fyre
as State Senator
Kathy Lamkin
as Jodie
Gary Houston
as Dr. Livingston
Matthew Kimbrough
as Henry Malone
