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The Right Stuff

7.419833h 13mPGMovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorPhilip Kaufman
WriterPhilip Kaufman
ProducersIrwin Winkler·James D. Brubaker

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Cast · Directed by Philip Kaufman

SSSam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Chuck Yeager
SGScott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Alan Shepard
EHEd Harris
Ed Harris
John Glenn
DQDennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Gordon Cooper
FWFred Ward
Fred Ward
Gus Grissom
BHBarbara Hershey
Barbara Hershey
Glennis Yeager
KSKim Stanley
Kim Stanley
Pancho Barnes
VCVeronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Betty Grissom
PRPamela Reed
Pamela Reed
Trudy Cooper
SPScott Paulin
Scott Paulin
Deke Slayton
CFCharles Frank
Charles Frank
Scott Carpenter
LHLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Wally Schirra

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The Right Stuff — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Right Stuff on Netflix?

No, The Right Stuff is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is The Right Stuff on Amazon Prime Video?

The Right Stuff isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Right Stuff for free?

The Right Stuff is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Right Stuff based on a true story?

Yes — The Right Stuff is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).