Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline:
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 2006-10-15
- Runtime: 104.0 min
- Budget: $13.0 million
- Revenue: $11.1 million
- Production Companies: Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast & Crew
Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish, Jon Gries, Mark Polish, Bruce Dern, Tim Blake Nelson, Sal Lopez, J.K. Simmons, Kiersten Warren, Rick Overton, Richard Edson, Elise Eberle, Julie White, Graham Beckel, Marshall Bell, Kathleen Arc, Lois Geary, Forrest Fyre, Kathy Lamkin, Gary Houston, Matthew Kimbrough, Jenny Gabrielle, Doris Hargrave, Robert E. Fleischer, Charlie B. Brown, Richard McClarkin, Dianne Anderson Mathis, John Burke, Bill Allen, Deborah Martinez, Scarlett McAlister, Esodie Geiger, J.D. Garfield, Olive Gallagher, David House, Brian McCallister, Jay Leno, Steve Cormier, Benjamin Petry, Robyn Reede, Kevin Wiggins, Mary Sue Evans, Ida Darvish, Eugene Nomura, Vikrum Shah, Yvans Jourdain, Jennifer Chu, Dallas Raines, Roy Costley, J. Michael Oliva, Richard Gunn, Joe SolÃs, Marc Miles, Mark DeLisle, David Sullivan, Robert Michael Lee, Bruce Willis
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Astronaut Farmer”
The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 drama film directed by Michael Polish and starring Billy Bob Thornton as Charles Farmer, a former U.S. Air Force pilot and astronaut-in-training who pursues his dream of space travel despite the odds.
The film begins with Charles Farmer’s childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. He is determined to make his dream a reality, and despite his family’s financial struggles, he continues to build a rocket in his barn. His wife Audrey (Virginia Madsen) and children are supportive of his dream, but his brother-in-law (Bruce Dern) is less than enthusiastic.
Charles is eventually forced to sell his farm to finance his project, which draws the attention of the media and the FBI, who are concerned that his rocket may pose a threat to national security. Despite the obstacles, Charles continues to work on his rocket, with the help of his family and a few dedicated friends.
When the rocket is finally ready for launch, Charles is forced to make a difficult decision: to pursue his dream or to protect his family from the potential danger. Ultimately, he decides to go ahead with the launch, and the film follows his remarkable journey.
The Astronaut Farmer is a touching and inspiring story about one man’s determination to pursue his dreams, no matter the cost. It’s a story of family, friendship, and the power of believing in yourself.
Where to Watch “The Astronaut Farmer”
If you are wondering where to watch “The Astronaut Farmer”?
Here are the platforms that are currently streaming “The Astronaut Farmer” :
Note: The Justwatch widget detects your country and shows which streaming services have the title available. If no services are listed, it’s either because:
- The movie is not streaming in your country – Justwatch checks which platforms have the rights to show the title in your region.
- The movie is not actually streaming on any streaming platform – Justwatch checks all major streaming platforms, but some titles may not be available on any service.
The easy way to find out if it is blocked in your region is to use a VPN.
How to Use a VPN to Access More Titles
Here’s how you can use a VPN to watch “The Astronaut Farmer” or any other title from anywhere in the world:
- Download and install a VPN app on your device. We recommend CyberGhostVPN or NordVPN.
- Connect to a server in another country where the title might be available. For example, try connecting to a US server.
- Check JustWatch again. It will now show services available in that country.
- Pick a streaming service and enjoy the title! The VPN encrypts your traffic so that it appears you’re in that country.
Using a VPN gives you access to more titles and lets you bypass geographic restrictions. Just connect to a different country and you can stream shows worldwide!
Special Offer:
For a limited time, you can get CyberGhostVPN for 82% off and NordVPN for 63% off!
Both VPNs come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try them risk-free. With the discount, CyberGhostVPN is as little as $2.15/month and NordVPN is just $3.30/month.
Take advantage of these low prices to unlock more content and browse securely!
