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The Astronaut Farmer (2006) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 18,427 users
Metascore: 55/100
Reviews: 127 user | 111 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com A NASA astronaut (Thornton), forced to retire years earlier so he could save his family farm, has never given up his dream of space travel and looks to build his own rocket, despite the government's threats to stop him. Director:Michael Polish |
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Cast
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| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | ||
| Virginia Madsen | ... | ||
| Max Thieriot | ... | ||
| Jasper Polish | ... | ||
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Logan Polish | ... | |
| Bruce Dern | ... | ||
| Mark Polish | ... | ||
| Jon Gries | ... | ||
| Tim Blake Nelson | ... | ||
| Sal Lopez | ... | ||
| J.K. Simmons | ... |
Jacobson
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| Kiersten Warren | ... |
Phyllis
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| Rick Overton | ... |
Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
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| Richard Edson | ... |
Chopper Miller
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| Elise Eberle | ... |
Madison Roberts
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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; the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan - it's post-9/11, after all. His wife is angry when she finds out their bank is initiating foreclosure. Charlie fears failure and decides, precipitously, to launch. Are twenty-first century American dreams just a sign of insanity? Are those who believe in dreamers only fools? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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If we don't have our dreams, we have nothing.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic material, peril and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
23 February 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,454,319 (USA) (23 February 2007)Gross:
$10,996,440 (USA) (20 April 2007)Company Credits
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Charles Farmer: Well, because if I was building a weapon of mass destruction, you wouldn't be able to find it.
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Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Performed by Elton John
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Trivia
During the filming in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico, Billy Bob Thornton did a "One stop promotion tour" as he put it, for both his album Hobo, and The Astronaut Farmer at the Santa Fe bookstore, Borders. See more »Goofs
When the first, failed launch attempt causes the rocket to tear across the terrain horizontally, the rocket shoots right through a billboard, leaving a hole only about three feet across, much smaller than the diameter of the rocket. See more »Quotes
Will Beacon: How do we know that you're not constructing a WMD?Charles Farmer: Well, because if I was building a weapon of mass destruction, you wouldn't be able to find it.
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Crazy Credits
During the credits, an interview on The Tonight Show is shown between Farmer and Jay Leno. Pictures play during the credits as well. See more »Soundtracks
Rocket ManWritten by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Performed by Elton John
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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This movie proves that Hollywood can make great family movies. I just saw an advanced screening of this movie in AZ and must say it was fantastic. The Polish brothers (writers, producers, directors, stars, fathers of stars) and Billy Bob Thornton were in attendance for a Q&A after the film and were quite interesting. They said this movie cost $12 million dollars to make and was done as an independent. The movie shows how a family can come together to accomplish a task and achieve a dream even when the full weight of the Gov. comes against them. No matter which side of the political aisle you are on you will find the timely shots at the government funny. This movie will hit all your emotional buttons. Support the INDEPENDENT film makers! GO SEE THIS MOVIE! By the way the two little girls who star as Billy Bob's kids are the daughters of the Polish bothers.