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The Right Stuff

Name: The Right Stuff
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020-10-09
Duration: 45 min

2020 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

At the height of the Cold War, newly formed NASA selects seven of the military’s best test pilots to become astronauts. Competing to be the first in space, these men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring the world to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope.

7.2(158 reviews)

10.502% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 9, 2020
Last air date: Nov 20, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Disney+
Creator / showrunner: Mark Lafferty
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Appian Way, Warner Bros. Television, National Geographic

Where to watch

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Keywords

based on novel or booknasacold warastronauthistoricalspace racehistorical drama1960sinspirational

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2020 · 8 episodes

The first season starts at the height of the Cold War. To combat a national sentiment of fear and decline, the U.S. government conceives of NASA’s Project Mercury, igniting a space race with the Soviets and making instant celebrities of a handful of the military’s adrenaline-fueled test pilots.

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Cast

Jake McDorman

Alan Shephard

Patrick J. Adams

John Glenn

Colin O'Donoghue

Gordon Cooper

Eloise Mumford

Trudy Cooper

James Lafferty

Scott Carpenter

Nora Zehetner

Annie Glenn

Eric Ladin

Chris Kraft

Patrick Fischler

Bob Gilruth

Aaron Staton

Wally Schirra

Michael Trotter

Gus Grissom

Micah Stock

Deke Slayton

Shannon Lucio

Louise Shepard

Jackson Pace

Glynn Lunney

Josh Cooke

Loudon Wainwright

Kaley Ronayne

Dee O'Hara

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Reviews & ratings

7.2

158 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.2/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.199999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.2/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.2/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.199999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful