The Astronaut Farmer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

If we don't have our dreams, we have nothing.

Last modified: Dec. 18, 2006

The Astronaut Farmer

Release Date: Friday, February 23, 2007

An astronaut (Thornton) of NASA is forced to retire so he could save his family farm. But he can't give up his dream of space travel and looks to build his own rocket, despite the government's threats to stop him.

Director: Michael Polish

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton • Virginia Madsen • Bruce Willis • Bruce Dern

PG Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story follows an eccentric farmer who dreams of space travel and sets out to build a rocket inside his barn. His neighbors consider him an oddity, the government thinks he is a threat, and the media sees him as a story.

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Who stars in The Astronaut Farmer – Cast List

Billy Bob Thornton
The Electric State, Parkland
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Virginia Madsen
Sheepdog, Joy
Bruce Willis
G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Red 2
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Bruce Dern
The Hateful Eight, Nebraska

Who is making The Astronaut Farmer – Crew List

A look at The Astronaut Farmer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Polish last helmed Alarum and Terror on the Prairie. The film's writer Michael Polish last penned Big Sur and Stay Cool.

Director: Michael Polish
Screenwriters: Michael Polish
Mark Polish
Producers: Len Amato
Mark Polish
Paula Weinstein

Studio: Warner Independent Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Astronaut Farmer

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Astronaut Farmer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material, peril and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: If we don't have our dreams, we have nothing.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Astronaut Farmer Release Date: When was the film released?

The Astronaut Farmer was released in on Friday, February 23 , 2007. There were four other movies released on the same date, including The Number 23, Amazing Grace and Reno 911: Miami.