A flop at first, ‘The Right Stuff’ ascends to the level of a classic The great space epic, which turns 40 this month, still thrills with its expert casting and dazzling visuals.

About halfway through "The Real Right Stuff," the new National Geographic documentary now on Disney Plus soars past the stories told by the eight-episode series for which it serves as a companion.

An exclusive interview with director Philip Kaufman for the 40th anniversary of "The Right Stuff," a legendary film chronicling the birth of NASA's crewed space program.

Sam Shepard, who became a movie star as ace pilot Chuck Yeager in ‘The Right Stuff,’ was also known for his long association with San Francisco’s Magic Theatre.

‘The Right Stuff’ Filmmaker Remembers Sam Shepard: He Was “Born With the Gift of a Golden Ear” Philip Kaufman recalls the playwright and actor, who received an Oscar nomination for playing ...

My absolute favorite film of the thousands I’ve reviewed in my 32 years as a working critic? Philip Kaufman’s “The Right Stuff,” a satirical, lyrical and thrilling masterpiece about the ...

Although they all tried to match this film’s superhuman presence, little compares to Philip Kaufman’s (“Quills”) 1983 sky saga “The Right Stuff.” Based on Tom Wolfe’s seminal novel, the docudrama is a ...

Fred Ward, who starred in films including “Henry and June,” “ Tremors,” “ The Right Stuff ” and “The Player,” died May 8, his publicist confirmed to Variety. He was 79. Among his ...

Like the book, the film lies poised between two ideals of bravery. The most righteous right stuff is the private property of Air Force test pilot Chuck Yeager, played by Sam Shepard in a manner ...

Disney+ ‘s The Right Stuff is a television adaptation of the famous article, book, and film depicting the psychological pressure driving NASA’s first round of astronauts to reach for the stars.

Space-themed TV series "The Right Stuff" will be filmed on the Space Coast, with Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producer ...