The Astronaut Farmer

Texan Charles Farmer trades Air Force life and astrophysics studies for family ranch survival only to ignore the math and build a barn-launched rocket. The FBI and FAA circle like coyotes while a dream with no launch window ignites. A love letter to DIY that crashes into reality.

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Michael Polish directed The Astronaut Farmer in 2007. See Michael Polish's full filmography, where to start with Michael Polish, or where to go after you've seen everything by Michael Polish.

The Astronaut Farmer was released in 2007 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 104 minutes.