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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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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philip Kaufman

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

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The Right Stuff — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Right Stuff?

The Right Stuff isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Right Stuff on Netflix?

No, The Right Stuff is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).