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The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

How the future began.

As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings forth momentous challenges.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Right Stuff
  • Genres: Drama, History, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1983-10-20
  • Runtime: 193 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (892 votes)
  • Budget: $27,000,000
  • Revenue: $21,500,000
  • Production Companies: The Ladd Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.4289
  • Languages: English, Russian

Cast & Crew

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Chuck Yeager

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

as Alan Shepard

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

as John Glenn

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

as Gordon Cooper

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

as Gus Grissom

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

as Glennis Yeager

Kim Stanley

Kim Stanley

as Pancho Barnes

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

as Betty Grissom

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed

as Trudy Cooper

Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

as Deke Slayton

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

John Glenn's Friendship 7 Re-entry

Full Movie Preview

Ed Harris and Ron Howard talk about THE RIGHT STUFF - AFI Movie Club

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Right Stuff Wins Film Editing: 1983 Oscars

External Links

Keywords

epicbased on novel or booknasapoliticscold waranswering machinepilotu.s. air forcespace travelflighthistorical figureastronautspace racetest pilot1940s1950s1960ssound barrierspace programastronauts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff is a Drama, History, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1983-10-20.

Who are the main actors in The Right Stuff?

The main cast includes Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward, .

Where can I watch The Right Stuff online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Right Stuff is available.

Is The Right Stuff based on a true story?

How the future began.

What is the IMDb rating of The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 892 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Right Stuff?

The movie had a production budget of $27,000,000 and earned $21,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Right Stuff?

The soundtrack was composed by The Ladd Company, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Right Stuff filmed?

The Right Stuff was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Right Stuff?

The total runtime of The Right Stuff is 193 minutes.

Is The Right Stuff suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Right Stuff?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Right Stuff.

Does The Right Stuff have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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