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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.

Top Cast

  • Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy Bob Thornton

    Charles Farmer

  • Virginia Madsen

    Virginia Madsen

    Mrs. Farmer

  • Max Thieriot

    Max Thieriot

    Shepard Farmer

  • Jasper Polish

    Jasper Polish

    Stanley Farmer

  • Logan Polish

    Logan Polish

    Sunshine Farmer

  • Jon Gries

    Jon Gries

    FBI Agent Killbourne

  • Mark Polish

    Mark Polish

    FBI Agent Mathis

  • Bruce Dern

    Bruce Dern

    Hal

  • Tim Blake Nelson

    Tim Blake Nelson

    Kevin Munchak

Overview

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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