1. October Sky
#687 most popular movie yesterdayBased 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.
7 movies like October Sky...2. Apollo 13
#1,240 most popular movie yesterdayApollo 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.
6 movies like Apollo 13...3. Field of Dreams
#1,322 most popular movie yesterdayField 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.
8 movies like Field of Dreams...4. The Rocketeer
#2,378 most popular movie yesterdayThis 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.
7 movies like The Rocketeer...5. The Right Stuff
#2,497 most popular movie yesterdayThe 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.
6 movies like The Right Stuff...6. Fly Away Home
#4,210 most popular movie yesterdayFly 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.
6 movies like Fly Away Home...7. Flash of Genius
#6,778 most popular movie yesterdayThis 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.
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