| The Astronaut Farmer | |
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| Directed by | Michael Polish |
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| Cinematography | M. David Mullen |
| Edited by | James Haygood |
| Music by | Stuart Matthewman |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million[1] |
| Box office | $11.1 million[1] |
The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern and Max Thieriot. The plot is about a Texas rancher who attempts to construct a rocket in his barn and launch himself into outer space.
The film was released on February 23, 2007. It grossed just $11 million against its $13 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics.
- ^ a b "The Astronaut Farmer (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 20, 2010.