The Astronaut Farmer (2007)
Genres: Drama
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern, Tim Blake Nelson, Max Thieriot, Jon Gries, Bruce Willis, Mark Polish, J. K. Simmons, Kiersten Warren, Rick Overton, Richard Edson, Julie White, Graham Beckel, Jay Leno, Marshall Bell, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish, Sal Lopez, Elise Eberle, Kathleen Arc
The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark. 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.