The Right Stuff Cast Guide and Where to Watch
A TMDB-backed guide to The Right Stuff, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of The Right Stuff (1983) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. How the future began.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager; Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard; Ed Harris as John Glenn; Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper; Fred Ward as Gus Grissom; Barbara Hershey as Glennis Yeager; Kim Stanley as Pancho Barnes; Veronica Cartwright as Betty Grissom
About 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.
More like The Right Stuff
- The Spirit of St. Louis
- Against the Ice
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- First Man
- Ender's Game
- Space Cowboys
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Right Stuff?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Right Stuff?
Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager; Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard; Ed Harris as John Glenn; Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper; Fred Ward as Gus Grissom; Barbara Hershey as Glennis Yeager; Kim Stanley as Pancho Barnes; Veronica Cartwright as Betty Grissom
Is this The Right Stuff guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



