The Astronaut Farmer
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The Astronaut Farmer

(2007)Directed by Michael Polish104 min · PGScience Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) gave up the Air Force to save his late father's Texas ranch, and he has wanted to go to space ever since. He has built a rocket in his barn and tried to buy the fuel, which gets the FBI watching him and the FAA stalling his flight plan. Michael Polish keeps the story on the family around him, especially his wife (Virginia Madsen), who has to decide how far she'll stand behind him.

Billy Bob Thorntonas Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsenas Mrs. Farmer
Max Thieriotas Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polishas Stanley Farmer
Logan Polishas Sunshine Farmer
Jon Griesas FBI Agent Killbourne
Mark Polishas FBI Agent Mathis
Tim Blake Nelsonas Kevin Munchak
Sal Lopezas Pepe Garcia
J.K. Simmonsas Jacobson
Kiersten Warrenas Phyllis
Rick Overtonas Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
Richard Edsonas Chopper Miller
Elise Eberleas Madison Roberts
Julie Whiteas Beth Goode
Marshall Bellas Judge Miller
Kathleen Arcas Mrs. Harder
LGLois Gearyas Mrs. Graham
Forrest Fyreas State Senator
Kathy Lamkinas Jodie
Gary Houstonas Dr. Livingston
Matthew Kimbroughas Henry Malone