# The Right Stuff (1983)

> A sweeping, funny, and exhilarating portrait of test pilots and astronauts confronting danger, bureaucracy, and Cold War expectations at the dawn of the American space program.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4727

## Facts

- Runtime: 193 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Philip Kaufman
- Cast: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward, Barbara Hershey, Kim Stanley, Veronica Cartwright
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086197/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: thrilling, witty, charming, historical film night, aviation movie marathon

## Synopsis

A thrilling journey into the early days of space exploration, where courage and ambition collide.

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- [Sully (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/236959)

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