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Review of The Astronaut Farmer

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Movie research by <a href="http://www.moralmetric.org/authors/7-bethany-heneise">Bethany Heneise</a>

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MORAL METRIC RATING: 
8/10 - Acceptable, however young children may need guidance.

MPAA RATING: 
Rated PG for thematic material, peril and language.

USA Release: 
February 23, 2007

SUMMARY: 
In "The Astronaut Farmer", Billy Bob Thornton plays a rancher who dreams of being an astronaut, and builds a rocket in his barn with the plan to orbit around the earth.

BOTTOM LINE:
In "The Astronaut Farmer", Billy Bob Thornton plays a rancher who dreams of being an astronaut, and builds a rocket in his barn with the plan to orbit around the earth. Charlie Farmer's family supports his dream throughout financial hardship, ridicule from observers, and opposition from the government.  The movie contains one explosion that results in moderate injuries, mild language, and the deaths of minor characters.

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What reviewers are saying about The Astronaut Farmer:
"Hands down, the sweet portrayal of the Farmer family's relationships with each other are the best thing about this movie. The Astronaut Farmer successfully develops beautiful father-daughter and father-son relationships," comments Lindy Keffer of Plugged In Online.

Cynthia Fuchs of Common Sense Media explains, "A character throws a brick through a bank window in anger, and a wife throws a plate at her husband. Kids in the family have to deal with their father's reputation for being "crazy," and his wife has to contend with financial hardship in wake of her husband's obsession."
More reviews about The Astronaut Farmer::MetacriticLos Angeles TimesVariety

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      <b>MPAA Rating:</b> Rated PG for thematic material, peril and language.<br />
      <b>USA Release:</b> February 23, 2007<br />
      <i>Movie research by <a href="www.becomingamidwife.com">Bethany Heneise</a></i>
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    In "The Astronaut Farmer", Billy Bob Thornton plays a rancher who dreams of being an astronaut, and builds a rocket in his barn with the plan to orbit around the earth. Charlie Farmer's family supports his dream throughout financial hardship, ridicule from observers, and opposition from the government.  The movie contains one explosion that results in moderate injuries, mild language, and the deaths of minor characters.
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