Rent The Right Stuff (1983)

3.8 of 5 from 190 ratings
3h 5min
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Synopsis:
Based on Tom Wolfe's best-selling book, 'The Right Stuff' tells the heroic tale of America's early Journeys into space. It begins with Chuck Yeager - the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound - and continues with the Flying Fraternity and the Mercury Astronauts, the first Americans in space. The bravery and daring exploits of these men captured the imagination of mid-century Americans. In 'The Right Stuff', director and screenwriter Philip Kaufman brings these breathtaking events to life in emotionally riveting and suspenseful detail.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Narrated By:
Levon Helm
Writers:
Tom Wolfe, Philip Kaufman
Others:
Douglas Stewart, Tom Rolf, Stephen A. Rotter, Lisa Fruchtman, Glenn Farr, Bill Conti, George R. Nelson, Geoffrey Kirkland, Mark Berger, Peter Romero, Richard J. Lawrence, W. Stewart Campbell, Pat Pending, Jay Boekelheide, Tom Scott, David Macmillan, Randy Thom, Caleb Deschanel
Studio:
Warner
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
Collections:
Award Winners, Films & TV by topic, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Ryan Gosling, Giant Leap for Mankind: A History of Astronaut Films, History of US Presidents in Cinema: Part 2, Science Fiction & Fantasy, The Best Space Mission Films, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Films About Planes and Pilots, Top Films
Awards:

1984 Oscar Best Editing

1984 Oscar Best Music Original Score

1984 Oscar Best Sound

1984 Oscar Best Sound Editing

BBFC:
Release Date:
28/07/2003
Run Time:
185 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, French, German, German Hard of Hearing, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
04/11/2013
Run Time:
192 minutes
Languages:
Brazilian Portuguese Dolby Digital 1.0, Castilian Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles:
Brazilian, Castillian, English, English Hard of Hearing, French, German, German Hard of Hearing, Italian, Italian Hard of Hearing, Spanish
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Trailer

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Reviews (2) of The Right Stuff

A good story, well told. - The Right Stuff review by ND

Spoiler Alert
03/03/2023

I love this film. It's long, 3 hours, but it never drags. The actors are all good, as are their performances. If you like aircraft, adventure and just plain going fast, you'll love it.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Brilliant Air and Rocket Scenes - The Right Stuff review by CD

Spoiler Alert
02/09/2023

Once you get past the sluggish start and rather irritating mannerisms and drawl, this is a wonderful film.  The lead characters and actors are very likeable and the main action scenes are superb.  It is also fascinating to see a view (albeit in a movie but hopefully based on some reality) of behind the scenes, particularly the trials and tests for the pilots/astronauts, the dynamic with their wives and families, and the media and political circus around the 1960s’  US rocket program. It is striking as well to see the lack of diversity in whom was even considered for the space program in the 1960s.  Best seen in a couple of sittings as it is quite a long film, but really enjoyable.

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