Synopsis
The Astronaut Farmer (2006) 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?

Budget: $13,000,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $11,130,889
Soundtrack: The Imperial March (Written and Performed by John Williams (as John T. Williams))


Michael Polish
Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern
2007-02-23 (United States)
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