Astronaut Farmer, The

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(adventure, drama)

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; the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan - it's post-9/11, after all. His wife is angry when she finds out their bank is initiating foreclosure. Charlie fears failure and decides, precipitously, to launch. Are twenty-first century American dreams just a sign of insanity? Are those who believe in dreamers only fools?.

actors:

Billy Bob Thornton as Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsen as Audrey 'Audie' Farmer
Max Thieriot as Shepard Farmer
Jasper Polish as Stanley Farmer
Logan Polish as Sunshine Farmer
Bruce Dern as Hal
Mark Polish as FBI Agent Mathis
Jon Gries as FBI Agent Killbourne
Tim Blake Nelson as Kevin Munchak
Sal Lopez as Pepe Garcia
J.K. Simmons as FAA Director Jacobson
Kiersten Warren as Phyllis
Rick Overton as Arnold 'Arnie' Milan
Richard Edson as Deputy Chopper Miller
Elise Eberle as Madison Roberts
directors:
Michael Polish
rating:6.60

See also: Adventure: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

See also: Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa