The Right Stuff (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1983, The Right Stuff is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Philip Kaufman, running about 193 minutes. “How the future began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of the original Mercury astronauts in the formation of America's space program: Alan Shepherd, the first American in space; Gus Grissom, the benighted astronaut for whom nothing works out as planned; John Glenn, the straight-arrow 'boy scout' of the bunch who was the first American to orbit the earth; and the remaining pilots: Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper.
Who’s in it. The Right Stuff stars Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper, Ed Harris as John Glenn, Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard and Fred Ward as Gus Grissom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Right Stuff has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Right Stuff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Right Stuff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Right Stuff (1983)?
- In US, The Right Stuff is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Right Stuff worth watching?
- The Right Stuff holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Right Stuff?
- The Right Stuff stars Dennis Quaid, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward and Sam Shepard.
- When was The Right Stuff released?
- The Right Stuff was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 193 minutes.