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The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

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1983 3h 13m7.4

The Right Stuff

“How the future began.”

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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.

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DirectorPhilip Kaufman
ScreenplayPhilip Kaufman
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 20, 1983
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime3h 13m
Budget$27M
Revenue$22M
Loss$6M
Rating⭐ 7.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.8 / 10
Votes955
GenresDrama, History, Adventure
StudioThe Ladd Company, Chartoff-Winkler Productions

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Cast

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Chuck Yeager

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Alan Shepard

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

John Glenn

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Gordon Cooper

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Gus Grissom

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Glennis Yeager

Kim Stanley

Kim Stanley

Pancho Barnes

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Betty Grissom

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed

Trudy Cooper

Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

Deke Slayton

Charles Frank

Charles Frank

Scott Carpenter

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Wally Schirra

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Lyndon B. Johnson

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Jack Ridley / Narrator

Mary Jo Deschanel

Mary Jo Deschanel

Annie Glenn

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Scott Crossfield

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Louise Shepard

🎭

Mickey Crocker

Marge Slayton

🎭

Susan Kase

Rene Carpenter

🎭

Mittie Smith

Jo Schirra

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

Minister

David Clennon

David Clennon

Liaison Man

Jim Haynie

Jim Haynie

Air Force Major

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

NASA Recruiter

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

NASA Recruiter

Scott Beach

Scott Beach

Chief Scientist

🎭

Jane Dornacker

Nurse Murch

🎭

Anthony Munoz

Gonzales

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Head of Program

Darryl Henriques

Darryl Henriques

Life Reporter

Eric Sevareid

Eric Sevareid

Himself

William Russ

William Russ

Slick Goodlin

🎭

Drew Letchworth

The Permanent Press Corps

🎭

Christopher P. Beale

The Permanent Press Corps

🎭

Richard Dupell

The Permanent Press Corps

William Hall

William Hall

The Permanent Press Corps

🎭

John X. Heart

The Permanent Press Corps

🎭

Ed Holmes

The Permanent Press Corps

🎭

Jack Bruno Tate

The Permanent Press Corps

Edward Anhalt

Edward Anhalt

Grand Designer

Mary Apick

Mary Apick

Woman Reporter

🎭

Robert Beer

Dwight D. Eisenhower

🎭

Erik Bergmann

Eddie Hodges

🎭

James Brady

Aide to Lyndon B. Johnson

🎭

Katherine Conklin

Woman TV Reporter

🎭

Maureen Coyne

Waitress

🎭

Tom Dahlgren

Bell Aircraft Executive

🎭

John Lion

Bell Aircraft Executive

🎭

Peggy Davis

Sally Rand

John Dehner

John Dehner

Henry Luce

🎭

Robert Elross

Review Board President

🎭

Drew Eshelman

Assistant Scientist

🎭

Robert J. Geary

Game Show M.C.

🎭

Royce Grones

1st X-1 Pilot

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Aborigine

🎭

Anthony Wallis

Australian Driver

🎭

Kaaren Lee

Young Widow

🎭

Sandy Kronemeyer

Cocoa Beach Girl

🎭

Frankie Di

Cocoa Beach Girl

Michael Pritchard

Michael Pritchard

Texan

🎭

Edward Corbett

Texan

O-Lan Jones

O-Lan Jones

Girl at Pancho's

🎭

Mark Todd

Astronaut Trainee

🎭

Allen Gebhardt

Astronaut Trainee

Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

Fred

Mimi Sarkisian

Mimi Sarkisian

New Mexico Nurse in Lobby (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Right Stuff

Where can I watch The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff (1983) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Right Stuff about?

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.

Who directed The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff (1983) was directed by Philip Kaufman. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 3h 13m, rated 7.4/10.

How long is The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff runs 3h 13m (193 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.4/10 from 955 votes. Genre: Drama, History.

Is The Right Stuff worth watching?

The Right Stuff is rated 7.4/10 by 955 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and History fans.