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 |
| Box office | $11.1 million |
The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark Polish. 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 premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 15, 2006 and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 23, 2007. It grossed $11.1 million against its $13 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics.