The Astronaut Farmer (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, The Astronaut Farmer is a comedy, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Michael Polish, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Astronaut Farmer stars Billy Bob Thornton as Charles Farmer, Virginia Madsen as Mrs. Farmer, Max Thieriot as Shepard Farmer and Jasper Polish as Stanley Farmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Astronaut Farmer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Astronaut Farmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astronaut Farmer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astronaut Farmer (2007)?
- In US, The Astronaut Farmer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Astronaut Farmer worth watching?
- The Astronaut Farmer holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astronaut Farmer?
- The Astronaut Farmer stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish and Logan Polish.
- When was The Astronaut Farmer released?
- The Astronaut Farmer was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.