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The Astronaut Farmer

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
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Billy Bob Thornton in The Astronaut Farmer (2006)
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A NASA astronaut, 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 th... Read allA NASA astronaut, 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.A NASA astronaut, 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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
23K
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POPULARITY
17,101
528
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    • Director
      • Michael Polish
    • Writers
      • Mark Polish
      • Michael Polish
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Virginia Madsen
      • Bruce Dern
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    • Director
      • Michael Polish
    • Writers
      • Mark Polish
      • Michael Polish
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Virginia Madsen
      • Bruce Dern
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    • 146User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore

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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Charles Farmer
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Audrey 'Audie' Farmer
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Hal
    Max Thieriot
    Max Thieriot
    • Shepard Farmer
    Jasper Polish
    Jasper Polish
    • Stanley Farmer
    Logan Polish
    Logan Polish
    • Sunshine Farmer
    Mark Polish
    Mark Polish
    • FBI Agent Mathis
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • FBI Agent Killbourne
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • Kevin Munchak
    Sal Lopez
    Sal Lopez
    • Pepe Garcia
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Jacobson
    Kiersten Warren
    Kiersten Warren
    • Phyllis
    Rick Overton
    Rick Overton
    • Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Chopper Miller
    Elise Eberle
    Elise Eberle
    • Madison Roberts
    Julie White
    Julie White
    • Beth Goode
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Frank
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Judge Miller
    • Director
      • Michael Polish
    • Writers
      • Mark Polish
      • Michael Polish
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    • Trivia
      When Farmer is about to launch, Shepard says: "Cleared for launch at zero hour nine a.m.," an homage to the Elton John song "Rocket Man."
    • Goofs
      Farmer is able to communicate with his ground controller, Sheppard, throughout the flight, except when his radio system is not operational due to a malfunction. In fact, radio transmissions are only possible if the antenna of the transmitter has a "line of sight" to the receiver. Farmer could not speak with his ground controller when he was on the other side of the Earth. NASA uses a series of antennas located around the world to receive and relay radio signals to Houston, the home of NASA Mission Comtrol at the Johnson Space Center.
    • Quotes

      Charles Farmer: You see, when I was a kid, they used to tell me that I could be anything I wanted to be. No matter what. And maybe I am insane, I don't know, but I still believe that.

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Norbit/Factory Girl/The Astronaut Farmer/Because I Said So/The Situation (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      The Imperial March
      Written and Performed by John Williams (as John T. Williams)

      Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.

    User reviews146

    Review
    Top review
    Corny but surprisingly enjoyable
    'The Astronaut Farmer' is completely corny and wildly implausible to boot, but I still liked it. Billy Bob Thornton does well as an ex-astronaut who builds a rocket in his barn(!) This may sound like the perfect recipe for a comedy but, the film is utterly serious. Children will love its message about striving hard to follow one's dreams. It's a well-worn message but still manages to work although a HUGE suspension of disbelief is necessary. JK Simmons excels in a brief role while Bruce Willis has a cameo. The film is a bit slow and slightly overlong, but worth watching.

    Overall 7/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Астронавт Фермер
    • Filming locations
      • White Sands, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Spring Creek Pictures
      • Polish Brothers Construction
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,003,643
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,454,319
      • Feb 25, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,130,889
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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