The Right Stuff(1983)
How the future began.
Synopsis
At the dawn of the Space Race, seven test pilots set out to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings momentous challenges.
Directed by Philip Kaufman
Where to watch The Right Stuff
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Cast
Sam Shepard
Chuck Yeager
Scott Glenn
Alan Shepard
Ed Harris
John Glenn
Dennis Quaid
Gordon Cooper
Fred Ward
Gus Grissom
Barbara Hershey
Glennis Yeager
Kim Stanley
Pancho Barnes
Veronica Cartwright
Betty Grissom
Pamela Reed
Trudy Cooper
Scott Paulin
Deke Slayton
Charles Frank
Scott Carpenter
Lance Henriksen
Wally Schirra
Donald Moffat
Lyndon B. Johnson
Levon Helm
Jack Ridley / Narrator
Mary Jo Deschanel
Annie Glenn
Scott Wilson
Scott Crossfield
Kathy Baker
Louise Shepard
Mickey Crocker
Marge Slayton
The Right Stuff — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Right Stuff?+
The Right Stuff is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Right Stuff come out?+
The Right Stuff was released in 1983.
How long is The Right Stuff?+
The Right Stuff runs for 193 minutes (3 hours and 13 minutes).
Who directed The Right Stuff?+
The Right Stuff was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in The Right Stuff?+
The Right Stuff stars Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid and Fred Ward.
Is The Right Stuff worth watching?+
The Right Stuff holds a 7.4/10 rating from 1,018 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and history.
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