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The Astronaut Farmer

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2007 | 104 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Gattaca, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $11 million worldwide on a $13 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Polish

  • Billy Bob ThorntonCharles Farmer
  • Virginia MadsenMrs. Farmer
  • Max ThieriotShepard Farmer
  • Jasper PolishStanley Farmer
  • Logan PolishSunshine Farmer
  • Jon GriesFBI Agent Killbourne
  • Mark PolishFBI Agent Mathis
  • Bruce DernHal
  • Tim Blake NelsonKevin Munchak
  • Sal LopezPepe Garcia