The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

104 mins | Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction | Oct. 15, 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, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.

The Astronaut Farmer

104 mins | Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction | Oct. 15, 2006

The Astronaut Farmer
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Warner Bros. Pictures, Polish Brothers Construction
Original title The Astronaut Farmer
Directors Michael Polish
Writers Michael Polish, Mark Polish

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

as Charles Farmer

Virginia Madsen

as Mrs. Farmer

Max Thieriot

as Shepard Farmer

Jasper Polish

as Stanley Farmer

Logan Polish

as Sunshine Farmer

Jon Gries

as FBI Agent Killbourne

Mark Polish

as FBI Agent Mathis

Bruce Dern

as Hal

Tim Blake Nelson

as Kevin Munchak

Sal Lopez

as Pepe Garcia

J.K. Simmons

as Jacobson

Kiersten Warren

as Phyllis

Rick Overton

as Arnold 'Arnie' Millard

Richard Edson

as Chopper Miller

Elise Eberle

as Madison Roberts

Julie White

as Beth Goode

Graham Beckel

as Frank

Marshall Bell

as Judge Miller

Kathleen Arc

as Mrs. Harder

Lois Geary

as Mrs. Graham

Forrest Fyre

as State Senator

Kathy Lamkin

as Jodie

Gary Houston

as Dr. Livingston

Matthew Kimbrough

as Henry Malone

Jenny Gabrielle

as Vanessa

Doris Hargrave

as Gretchen Boyd

Robert E. Fleischer

as Will Beacon

John Burke

as Reporter

Bill Allen

as Reporter

Deborah Martinez

as Reporter

Scarlett McAlister

as Local News Reporter

Esodie Geiger

as CNN News Reporter

J.D. Garfield

as Sky Copter Reporter

Olive Gallagher

as Morning Show Host

David House

as FBI Agent

Brian McCallister

as Student

Jay Leno

as Himself

Steve Cormier

as Appraiser

Benjamin Petry

as Child

Robyn Reede

as Secretary

Kevin Wiggins

as Rocket Expert

Mary Sue Evans

as NASA Expert

Ida Darvish

as Italian Anchorwoman

Eugene Nomura

as Japanese Anchorman

Vikrum Shah

as Hindu Anchorman

Yvans Jourdain

as French Anchorman

Jennifer Chu

as Chinese Anchorwoman

Dallas Raines

as National Anchorman

Roy Costley

as Astro 'Nut' Local

J. Michael Oliva

as Balloon Game Carnie

Richard Gunn

as Square Dance Caller

Joe Solís

as Square Dance Caller #2

Marc Miles

as Rocket Ride Operator

Mark DeLisle

as Mission Control

David Sullivan

as Young Man

Bruce Willis

as Doug Masterson (uncredited)