The Astronaut

Jim is an aeronautical engineer at Ariane Espace who spends years working in secret to build his own rocket. His goal is to become the first amateur to complete a manned space flight. To make this ambition a reality, he must move past his solitary nature and learn to collaborate with others.

This Belgian and French comedy-drama was directed by Nicolas Giraud, who also co-wrote the screenplay and stars as the lead character, Jim Desforges. The cast includes Mathieu Kassovitz, Hélène Vincent, Hippolyte Girardot, Bruno Lochet, and Ayumi Roux. The film was produced by Orange Studio, Artémis Productions, and Nord-Ouest Films.

The movie has a runtime of 110 minutes and was released on February 15, 2023. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 6.7 rating on IMDb based on 721 votes and a 7.1 rating on TMDB from 85 votes.