The Astronaut Farmer (2006)
DVD

Average Rating:

3.5

Stars

1 Reviews / 0 Ratings

Start Rating
Now!
Log In

or Sign Up

Release Date	July 10th, 2007
Genre	Drama
Format	DVD
Disc Aspect Ratio	1.33:1 (Fullscreen)
MPAA Rating	PG Parental guidance suggested
Runtime	1 hour 44 minutes
Studio	Warner Home Video
UPC	012569822924
Number of Discs	1
Disc Sides	2
Production Year	2006
Plot	An aspiring astronaut who was forced to forsake his dream of exploring space in order to save the family farm begins building his own personal rocket as a means of reaching the stars in this quirky rural drama starring Billy Bob Thornton. There once was a time when Charlie Farmer (Thornton) seemed like a shoo-in for NASA's esteemed astronaut training program. An Air Force pilot who held a degree in aerospace engineering, Charlie was well on his way to blasting off when a family crisis grounded his celestial aspirations. Of course, Charlie's feet may be firmly planted on terra firma these days, but his thoughts are constantly ascending into the clouds and beyond. It's been ten long years since the man who would navigate the stars began tending to the family farm, and during that time, Charlie has dedicated every moment of his spare time to building the rocket that will one day launch him into space. Though his devoted wife, Audie (Virginia Madsen), the pair's three children, Sunshine, Stanley, and Shepard, and even his father-in-law, Hal (Bruce Dern), all support Charlie in achieving his lifelong goal of becoming the nation's first independent astronaut, a last-minute hitch on the eve before the big launch unexpectedly stalls Charlie's countdown. It seems that Charlie's quest to obtain a substantial amount of high-grade rocket fuel has attracted the attention of not only the FBI, but the CIA, the FAA, and the United States military as well. Now, as the powers that be attempt to ground Charlie, citing concerns for civilian safety, a media frenzy descends upon the once-quiet farm as the reluctant renegade hero vows to show his children just how far one's courage and willingness to pursue one's own ideals can get a person when one refuses to give up hope. Northfork writing/directing duo Mark and Michael Polish team up to tell the tale of a man considered an oddity by his neighbors, a criminal by the government, and an inspiration by the media and the people. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Chapters

Disc #1, Side A -- The Astronaut Farmer - Widescreen Version

1. Credits [3:06]

2. High Standard [3:22]

3. Going to the Moon [6:48]

4. Assume the Position [4:14]

5. Nurse Goode [2:57]

6. Farmer Space Program [2:31]

7. Enter the FBI [3:24]

8. Embrace the Media [3:57]

9. Show of Normalcy [3:18]

10. The Other Woman [4:38]

11. Forget the Rocket [2:58]

12. You're the Threat [6:50]

13. Not Taking Care of Us [3:49]

14. Dreaming Together [2:50]

15. Space Available [1:53]

16. Final Resting Space [2:46]

17. Not the Good Guy [2:44]

18. Sudden Launch [3:58]

19. You Can't Give Up [3:00]

20. Let's Not Play That Game [3:53]

21. Show How It's Done [6:02]

22. Relaunch Day [3:48]

23. Blastoff [3:17]

24. Astronaut Farmer [4:07]

25. Out and Within Reach [4:03]

26. Reentry and Landing [3:43]

27. End Credits [5:52]

Disc #1, Side B -- The Astronaut Farmer: Full Screen Version