---
title: 'The Astronaut Farmer (2006)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Michael Polish'
released: '2006-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 104
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Science Fiction'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-astronaut-farmer-2006'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469263/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Astronaut Farmer (2006)

2006 · 104 min · Drama, Science Fiction · United States


## Synopsis

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.

## Credits

- **Screenplay:** [Mark Polish](https://cinepixo.com/people/mark-polish), [Michael Polish](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-polish)
- **Producer:** [Mark Polish](https://cinepixo.com/people/mark-polish), [Michael Polish](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-polish), [Len Amato](https://cinepixo.com/people/len-amato)
- **Director:** [Michael Polish](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-polish)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Stuart Matthewman](https://cinepixo.com/people/stuart-matthewman)
- **Director of Photography:** [M. David Mullen](https://cinepixo.com/people/m-david-mullen)
- **Editor:** [James Haygood](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-haygood)

## Cast

- [Kiersten Warren](https://cinepixo.com/people/kiersten-warren)
- [Kathy Lamkin](https://cinepixo.com/people/kathy-lamkin)
- [Richard Edson](https://cinepixo.com/people/richard-edson)
- [Jon Gries](https://cinepixo.com/people/jon-gries)
- [Jay Leno](https://cinepixo.com/people/jay-leno)
- [Lois Geary](https://cinepixo.com/people/lois-geary)
- [Graham Beckel](https://cinepixo.com/people/graham-beckel)
- [Elise Eberle](https://cinepixo.com/people/elise-eberle)
- [J. K. Simmons](https://cinepixo.com/people/j-k-simmons)
- [Julie White](https://cinepixo.com/people/julie-white)
- [Bruce Dern](https://cinepixo.com/people/bruce-dern)
- [Max Thieriot](https://cinepixo.com/people/max-thieriot)
- [Marshall Bell](https://cinepixo.com/people/marshall-bell)
- [Virginia Madsen](https://cinepixo.com/people/virginia-madsen)
- [Billy Bob Thornton](https://cinepixo.com/people/billy-bob-thornton)

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Official site: http://theastronautfarmermovie.warnerbros.com/
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-astronaut-farmer-2006
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