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The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 23, 2007

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

User Score

62%

Original Title

The Astronaut Farmer

Production Companies

Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures

Director

Michael Polish

Budget

$13,000,000

Revenue

$11,130,889

Description

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.