The Astronaut Farmer
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; the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan - it's post-9/11, after all. His wife is angry when she finds out their bank is initiating foreclosure. Charlie fears failure and decides, precipitously, to launch. Are twenty-first century American dreams just a sign of insanity? Are those who believe in dreamers only fools?
- Metascore55
- 2006
- 1 Hr 44 Mins
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
- PG
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; the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan - it's post-9/11, after all. His wife is angry when she finds out their bank is initiating foreclosure. Charlie fears failure and decides, precipitously, to launch. Are twenty-first century American dreams just a sign of insanity? Are those who believe in dreamers only fools?
The Astronaut Farmer
2:14
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: I'm Here For Throwing A Brick
1:07
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: It's Illegal To Buy That Much High Grade Fuel
1:05
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: You're A Fabulous Father
1:06
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: She Tells Everyone That Her Daddy The Astronaut
0:44
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: It's Always Been My Dream
1:01
The Astronaut Farmer Scene: We're In Space
2:10