The Right Stuff

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 55/100
Total warning time: 3m 58s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (1m 23s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:15:22 - 01:16:45] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing outfit at a party.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (50s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:10 - 00:45:30] Characters are seen drinking alcohol at a social gathering.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:30:15 - 01:30:45] Characters smoke cigarettes in several scenes.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (1m 30s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:30:05 - 00:30:45] Aircraft crash scene with intense moments and some graphic imagery.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:50:20 - 01:51:10] Tense argument between characters that almost leads to a physical fight.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:20:30 - 00:20:35] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:15 - 01:05:20] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:40:50 - 01:40:55] Use of the word 'ass'.
The Right Stuff
Year: 1983
Certificate: PG
Runtime: 193 min
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 91
Votes: 56235
Gross: 21,500,000
Director: Philip Kaufman
Stars: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid
Overview: The story of the original Mercury 7 astronauts and their macho, seat-of-the-pants approach to the space program.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'The Right Stuff' (1983)?
A: 'The Right Stuff' is a historical drama that chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program, focusing on the Mercury Seven astronauts and test pilots like Chuck Yeager. The film explores their personal and professional challenges as they push the boundaries of aviation and space exploration.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'The Right Stuff' (1983)?
A: The film stars Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager, Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard, Ed Harris as John Glenn, and Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper, among others. These actors portray the pioneering figures in the U.S. space and aviation programs.
Q: Did 'The Right Stuff' (1983) win any awards?
A: Yes, 'The Right Stuff' won four Academy Awards in 1984, including Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Effects Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Sam Shepard.
Q: Is 'The Right Stuff' (1983) based on a true story?
A: Yes, the film is based on Tom Wolfe's 1979 book of the same name, which is a non-fiction account of the test pilots and astronauts involved in the early U.S. space program, particularly the Mercury Seven.
Q: Who directed 'The Right Stuff' (1983)?
A: The film was directed by Philip Kaufman, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Kaufman is known for his work on films like 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and 'Quills.'