The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

Directed by Michael Polish

Produced by Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures

2007104 min6.3 / 10

A heartfelt, quirky drama about an ordinary man's extraordinary dream to build and fly a homemade rocket, balancing family duty with personal aspiration against bureaucratic and financial obstacles.

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.

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  • Does The Astronaut Farmer end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Astronaut Farmer easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Astronaut Farmer violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Astronaut Farmer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Astronaut Farmer sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love35

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