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The Astronaut Farmer tells the story of Charles Farmer, a Texan who leaves the Air Force as a young man to save his family ranch after his father's passing. With the financial burden of running a farm weighing heavily on him, Charles must find innovative ways to keep the land afloat. His unique solution is to build a rocket in his backyard, which becomes an obsession that threatens to upend his entire life. As Charles delves deeper into his passion project, he faces opposition from his community and the bank, who are skeptical of his ability to pay off his loan with a homemade space program. Despite these challenges, Charles perseveres, driven by his determination to make it work. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his eccentric neighbor, a rocket scientist, and a journalist who becomes fascinated by his story. As Charles's project gains national attention, he finds himself at the center of a media storm. His neighbors begin to rally around him, and his wife, Jewel, must navigate the chaos as her husband's priorities shift from farming to space exploration. Meanwhile, their children, Michael and Emily, struggle to understand their father's motivations and the impact it has on their lives. Through Charles's journey, The Astronaut Farmer explores themes of passion, perseverance, and the American dream. Will Charles be able to overcome the odds and launch his rocket into space, or will he have to face the harsh realities of reality? This heartwarming and inspiring film celebrates the power of human ingenuity and the importance of following one's dreams, no matter how unconventional they may seem.

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