The Astronaut Farmer

The 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.

Cast & crew

Billy Bob ThorntonCharles Farmer

Virginia MadsenMrs. Farmer

Max ThieriotShepard Farmer

Jasper PolishStanley Farmer

Logan PolishSunshine Farmer

Jon GriesFBI Agent Killbourne

Mark PolishFBI Agent Mathis

Bruce DernHal

Tim Blake NelsonKevin Munchak

Sal LopezPepe Garcia

J.K. SimmonsJacobson

Kiersten WarrenPhyllis