Astronaut
“Shoot for the stars”
Synopsis
A lonely widower battles his family, ill health and time to win a competition for a golden ticket to space.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-05
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Angus
Lyriq Bent
Jim
Colm Feore
Marcus
Krista Bridges
Molly
Art Hindle
Joe
Richie Lawrence
Barney
Graham Greene
Len
Joan Gregson
Frannie
Colin Mochrie
Interviewer
Jennifer Phipps
Alice
Brendan Flynn
Young Carer (uncredited)
Judy Marshak
Nurse Judy
Karen LeBlanc
Elisa
Mimi Kuzyk
Liz
Lori Hallier
Ventura Mission Control
Maria Ricossa
Journalist
Rhona Shekter
Maggie
Sandra Beech
Jenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shelagh McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Carolyn Saunders, Maureen Dorey, Shelagh McLeod
- Original Score
- Virginia Kilbertus
- Original Title
- Astronaut
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Aqute Media, Buck Productions, Eggplant Picture & Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shelagh McLeod
Carolyn Saunders, Maureen Dorey, Shelagh McLeod
Virginia Kilbertus
Scott McClellan
Tiffany Beaudin
Jessica Adams, Andrew Bell, Richard Dreyfuss, Lyriq Bent, Sean Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Tiffany Beaudin
Editor
Scott McClellan
Director of Photography
Jessica Adams
Producer
Sean Buckley
Producer
Virginia Kilbertus
Original Music Composer
Helen Kotsonis
Production Design
Shelagh McLeod
Writer
Crystal Silden
Costume Design
Plato Fountidakis
Stunt Coordinator
Shelagh McLeod
Director
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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 Astronaut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Astronaut about?
A lonely widower battles his family, ill health and time to win a competition for a golden ticket to space.
Who directed Astronaut?
Astronaut was directed by Shelagh McLeod.
Who stars in Astronaut?
The principal cast of Astronaut includes Richard Dreyfuss, Lyriq Bent, Colm Feore, Krista Bridges, Art Hindle.
When was Astronaut released and how long is it?
Astronaut was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Astronaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Astronaut was composed by Virginia Kilbertus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Astronaut?
Astronaut holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); 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.).