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The Astronaut Farmer

2007Movie1 h 44 minPG

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes59%49%

A hopeful, wondrous sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming
  • Family Dream
  • Small Town
  • Against the Odds
  • Inspirational
  • American Dream
  • Astrophysics
  • Determined

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Michael Polish
Written by
Michael Polish, Mark Polish
Produced by
Michael Polish, Mark Polish, Paula Weinstein
Music by
Stuart Matthewman

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Facts

February 23, 2007 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
February 23, 2007
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Embarrassing Ringtone, Deus ex Machina +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • Embarrassing Ringtone
  • Deus ex Machina
  • Farm Boy
  • Gravity Sucks
  • His Name Really Is "Barkeep"
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Villain Decay
  • Leno Device
  • Southern-Fried Genius
  • Revealing Cover-Up
  • Homemade Inventions

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Astronaut Farmer?"

Questions about The Astronaut Farmer

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Where can I stream The Astronaut Farmer?

Howdy

In the United States, The Astronaut Farmer streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Astronaut Farmer worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 55).

Is The Astronaut Farmer okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Astronaut Farmer make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Astronaut Farmer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was The Astronaut Farmer a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 86% of its budget.