# The Astronaut Farmer (2007)

> A Texas rancher risks his family’s financial security and the authorities’ patience to pursue his homemade route into space.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2959

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Michael Polish
- Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish, Jon Gries, Mark Polish, Bruce Dern
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469263/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, whimsical, hopeful, family movie night, inspirational viewing

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