Film · 2007 · 104 min · PG · Science Fiction · Adventure · Comedy
Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI puts him under surveillance when he tries to buy rocket fuel, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.
Directed by Michael Polish
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Max Thieriot, Jasper Polish, Logan Polish, Jon Gries, Mark Polish, Bruce Dern
Released in cinemas in the United States on 23 February 2007.
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Release dates in the United States
In cinemas
23 February 2007
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Premiere or festival screening
15 October 2006 · Mill Valley Film Festival
First cinema release anywhere
23 February 2007 (the United Kingdom and the United States)
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