California astronaut movie hits #1 on Amazon Prime, “A Million Miles Away”
The movie that was inspired by a Stockton, California farmer who became a NASA astronaut is #1 in the United States on Amazon Prime, according to flixpatrol.com.
‘A Million Miles Away’ tells the story of José Moreno Hernández who turned a childhood dream of reaching outer space into a reality. It premiered on Amazon Prime on Sept. 15 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and has been in the #1 spot ever since.
“I did not expect it to blow up this much, but I think it resonated with a lot of people. I believe we needed a film we needed a film like this,” Hernández told KTLA’s sister station, FOX40. “It’s long overdue because so often we focus on the negative and don’t celebrate the positive. ”
Hernández said his family immigrated from Mexico and he is a first-generation American. He is the first migrant farm worker recorded to make the trip beyond the stars.
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Besides being the number one movie on Amazon Prime as of Sept. 22, the movie also received a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes which is an American review website for film and television.
Rotten Tomatoes also labeled ‘A Million Miles Away’ “Certified Fresh” status which is a special distinction awarded to the best-reviewed movies and TV shows.
“The movie not only motivates and inspires – it also gives you pop’s 5-ingredient recipe to succeed,” Hernández said. “I’m so glad the movie is doing well.”
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