The Astronaut Farmer
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Astronaut Farmer Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-15
Top Cast
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Billy Bob Thornton
Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsen
Mrs. Farmer
Max Thieriot
Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polish
Stanley Farmer
Logan Polish
Sunshine Farmer
Jon Gries
FBI Agent Killbourne
Mark Polish
FBI Agent Mathis
Bruce Dern
Hal
Tim Blake Nelson
Kevin Munchak
Sal Lopez
Pepe Garcia
J.K. Simmons
Jacobson
Kiersten Warren
Phyllis
Rick Overton
Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
Richard Edson
Chopper Miller
Elise Eberle
Madison Roberts
Julie White
Beth Goode
Graham Beckel
Frank
Marshall Bell
Judge Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mill Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.86x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Polish
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Polish, Mark Polish
- Original Score
- Stuart Matthewman
- Original Title
- The Astronaut Farmer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Polish
Michael Polish, Mark Polish
Stuart Matthewman
M. David Mullen
James Haygood
Geyer Kosinski, Robert Benjamin, Jonathan Sheldon, Paula Weinstein, Mark Polish
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Polish
Screenplay
James Haygood
Editor
Robert Benjamin
Producer
Jonathan Sheldon
Producer
M. David Mullen
Director of Photography
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Mark Polish
Producer
Len Amato
Producer
Michael Polish
Director
Mark Polish
Screenplay
Michael Polish
Producer
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Astronaut Farmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Astronaut Farmer about?
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.
Who directed The Astronaut Farmer?
The Astronaut Farmer was directed by Michael Polish.
Who stars in The Astronaut Farmer?
The principal cast of The Astronaut Farmer includes Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish.
When was The Astronaut Farmer released and how long is it?
The Astronaut Farmer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Astronaut Farmer?
The Astronaut Farmer had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (0.86 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Astronaut Farmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Astronaut Farmer was composed by Stuart Matthewman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Astronaut Farmer?
The Astronaut Farmer holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).