The Astronaut Farmer (2007) - Overview - MSN Movies

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The Astronaut Farmer
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PG,1hr 44min
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February 23, 2007
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Warner Independent Pictures
Synopsis: An aspiring astronaut who was forced to forsake his dream of exploring space in order to save the family farm begins building his own personal rocket as a means of reaching the stars in this quirky rural drama starring Billy Bob Thornton. There once was a time when Charlie Farmer (Thornton) seemed like a shoo-in for NASA's esteemed astronaut training program. An Air Force pilot who held a degree in aerospace engineering, Charlie was well on his way to blasting off when a family crisis grounded his ... Full Synopsis
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By John Hartl, Film critic, MSNBC
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"The Polish brothers' spacey new oddity ... suggests 'Field of Dreams' without the fantasy elements. It's a jarring omission ..." Full Review
Derek Armstrong
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After making a bold cinematic debut (Twin Falls Idaho), writer-directors Mark and Michael Polish utterly failed to connect with audiences in their next two attempts, Jackpot and Northfork. Their first ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Charles Farmer, Charlie Farmer
Audie Farmer, Audrey "Audie" Farmer
Shepard Farmer, Shepherd Farmer
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