The Right Stuff
“How the future began.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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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
Donald Moffat
Lyndon B. Johnson
Levon Helm
Jack Ridley / Narrator
Mary Jo Deschanel
Annie Glenn
Scott Wilson
Scott Crossfield
Kathy Baker
Louise Shepard
Mickey Crocker
Marge Slayton
Release History & Theatrical Window
Milan
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.8x
-$5.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kaufman
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Right Stuff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 13m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.5M
- Production Studios
- The Ladd Company, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman, Tom Wolfe
Bill Conti
Caleb Deschanel
Glenn Farr, Lisa Fruchtman, Tom Rolf
James D. Brubaker, Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Philip Kaufman
Director
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
Glenn Farr
Editor
Lisa Fruchtman
Editor
Tom Rolf
Editor
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Douglas Stewart
Editor
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right Stuff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Right Stuff about?
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.
Who directed The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in The Right Stuff?
The principal cast of The Right Stuff includes Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward.
When was The Right Stuff released and how long is it?
The Right Stuff was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 3h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $21.5M at the worldwide box office (0.8 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Right Stuff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Right Stuff was composed by Bill Conti.
Is The Right Stuff based on a book or true story?
The Right Stuff is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tom Wolfe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).