The Right Stuff
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.
Release Year
1983
Runtime
193 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Drama, History, Adventure
Story Snapshot
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.
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