The Right Stuff
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Where is The Right Stuff streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff is a 1983 English-language drama, history and adventure film directed by Philip Kaufman. The cast is led by Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 3h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Right Stuff was produced by The Ladd Company and Winkler Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Writers
- Philip Kaufman
- Release date
- October 20, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- The Ladd Company, Winkler Films
The Right Stuff cast & crew
The Right Stuff was directed by Philip Kaufman and written by Philip Kaufman.
The cast features Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager, Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard, Ed Harris as John Glenn, Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper, Fred Ward as Gus Grissom, and Barbara Hershey as Glennis Yeager.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Caleb Deschanel, and it was produced by James D. Brubaker and Robert Chartoff.
Is The Right Stuff worth watching?
The Right Stuff holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 969 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 13m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and adventure, The Right Stuff is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Right Stuff
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Cast of The Right Stuff
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
The Right Stuff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Right Stuff in United States?
The Right Stuff is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Right Stuff in?
The Right Stuff is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff runs 3 hours 13 minutes (193 minutes).
▸What is The Right Stuff rated?
The Right Stuff is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 969 ratings.
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