The Right Stuff (1983)
Kernel Score: 83% · 942 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, History, Adventure
Released: 1983-10-20
Runtime: 193 minutes
Where to watch The Right Stuff
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Right Stuff parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Right Stuff is a PG-rated historical drama about the early Space Race and the test pilots who became America's first astronauts.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts risky test flights and some crash sequences involving danger to pilots, but nothing graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Barbara Hershey as Glennis Yeager
- Kim Stanley as Pancho Barnes
- Veronica Cartwright as Betty Grissom
- Pamela Reed as Trudy Cooper
- Scott Paulin as Deke Slayton
The Right Stuff FAQ
Is The Right Stuff good?
The Right Stuff has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 942 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Right Stuff?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Right Stuff OK for kids?
The Right Stuff is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Right Stuff is a PG-rated historical drama about the early Space Race and the test pilots who became America's first astronauts.
What movies are like The Right Stuff?
If you liked The Right Stuff, try First Man, Sully, Hidden Figures and Ford v Ferrari.