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The Astronaut Farmer

2007 · 1h 44m · Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

IMDb 6.3 Metacritic 55 RT 59%

Watch it. This is a wholesome, wildly original underdog story about an astrophysicist rancher literally building a rocket in his barn—it's the kind of audacious, earnest premise Hollywood doesn't greenlight anymore. Billy Bob Thornton carries the quirky charm, and the film's got genuine heart beneath the sci-fi premise, making it a perfect pick if you want something inspiring and genuinely different.

Plot

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.

Director: Michael Polish

Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish

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