Movies like The Astronaut Farmer

Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. Like The Astronaut Farmer, October Sky is a story of following one's dreams against all odds, complete with the building and launching of rockets.

Field of Dreams echoes The Astronaut Farmer's magical realism, where a man builds a baseball field in his cornfield, believing the players of the past will come. Both films explore the themes of faith, persistence, and the pursuit of seemingly impossible dreams.

Apollo 13 is a dramatic retelling of the real-life space mission that went awry. This movie, like The Astronaut Farmer, is a gripping tale that showcases the human spirit and determination in the face of astronomical challenges.

This film tells the story of a young pilot who comes into possession of a rocket-powered jet pack. Set in the 1930s, The Rocketeer, similar to The Astronaut Farmer, combines elements of adventure and dreams of flight.

The Right Stuff is a historical drama about the first 15 years of America's space program, focusing on the lives of the Mercury Seven astronauts. It has a similar dedication to the awe and ambition of space travel that is central to The Astronaut Farmer.

Fly Away Home is a heartwarming film about a young girl who leads a flock of orphaned Canada geese south by flying in a homemade ultralight aircraft. This movie, like The Astronaut Farmer, is about accomplishing a flight-related dream, overcoming obstacles, and family bonding.

This film follows the story of Robert Kearns, an inventor who challenges the auto industry with his patent for a windshield wiper. Like The Astronaut Farmer, Flash of Genius is about an individual's fight against the establishment to realize a personal vision.