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The Astronaut Farmer Director: Michael Polish Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish

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  • DVD Release Date: 07/10/2007
  • Original Release: 2006
  • Rating: Rated PG
  • Sales Rank: 7,209

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How to Build a Rocket: The Making of The Astronaut Farmer; A Conversation With Astronaut David Scott; Bloopers and Outtakes; Subtitles: English, Français & Español (main feature. Bonus material/trailer may noy be subtitled

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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
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]

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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

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August 01, 2007: THE ASTRONAUT FARMER is a sound little film with a warm message about living for your dreams. The best part about this film is its honesty in not pushing the limits to make a point. It does require the audience to release a bit of credibility, but stories that are fables are pretty rare in film these days and that is reason enough to enter this one. Twin brothers Michael and Mark Polish ('Northfork', 'Twin Falls Idaho', 'Jackpot') wrote and directed this work and have a style that begs indulgence on the part of the viewer, but the style is unique and consistent and is proving to be a fascinating source of art house movie making. Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) is a retired military man who trained as an astronaut but retired to save his family farm in Texas. He dreams of a life as an astronaut and with the encouragement of his wife Audie (Virginia Madsen), grandfather Hal (Bruce Dern), son Shepard (Max Thieriot) and other children, Farmer has built a rocket and a space ship, going against all odds to be the first citizen astronaut. Though many of the little town's citizens question Farmer's credibility and though the bank threatens to foreclose on his over-borrowed farm, Farmer persists - his only major problem occurs when he orders 10,000 gallons of fuel, a factor that alerts the FBI. But Farmer manages to remain focused to achieve his dream and the ending of the movie reveals the payoff to his persistence. The cast is excellent with Thornton giving one of his more docile roles and succeeding in making Farmer win our hearts. Minor roles make use of the talents of Tim Blake Nelson, J.K. Simmons, Sal Lopez and Kiersten Warren among others. The pleasure of this fantasy film is the lack of need for computer-generated animation: the magic is in the warmth of the characters and their dreams. This is a fine little film for a large, sensitive audience. Grady Harp