Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Right Stuff List

• Apollo 13 - Both depict American space exploration and the challenges faced by astronauts.
• Hidden Figures - Focuses on the contributions of scientists and mathematicians during the Space Race.
• The Martian - Explores themes of ingenuity and survival in a space environment.
• First Man - A biographical account of Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon.
• October Sky - A coming-of-age story tied to the fascination with rocketry and space.
• For All Mankind - A documentary series that chronicles the history of space exploration.
• The Apollo 11 Mission - Recreates the historic moon landing with archival footage.
• Space Cowboys - Features retired pilots and astronauts working to save a satellite.
• Gravity - A gripping tale of survival in space, similar to the intense moments in The Right Stuff.
• Interstellar - Explores space travel and the human spirit's drive to explore.
• Contact - Follows a scientist's quest for extraterrestrial communication and the challenges faced.
• The Space Race - A documentary about the competition between the U.S. and the USSR in space exploration.
• Space: Above and Beyond - A sci-fi series about a future interstellar war, focusing on military and human themes.
• The Earth to the Moon - A miniseries that chronicles the Apollo program in detail.
• Capricorn One - Involves government conspiracy regarding a space mission, similar to the themes of trust and integrity.
• Ad Astra - Explores the psychological effects of space travel and the quest for knowledge.
• Gravity's Rainbow - An exploration of science and technology’s impact on society, much like The Right Stuff.
• The Right Stuff: The 100th Anniversary Special - A documentary celebrating the legacy of the original story.
• The Last Man on the Moon - A documentary focusing on the last man to walk on the moon and the emotions tied to that journey.
• The Challenger Disaster - Focuses on the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy.
• The 7 Adventures of Sinbad - Involves adventure and exploration akin to the daring spirit of astronauts.
• The Martian Chronicles - Explores human endeavors in space colonization and the challenges faced.
• NASA: Triumph and Tragedy - A documentary series about NASA's significant missions and challenges.
• Into the Unknown: Making Alien - Explores the filmmaking behind a major space-related sci-fi franchise.
• Race to Space - Follows NASA astronauts and the roles they play in the space race.
• Flight of the Navigator - A sci-fi adventure involving a spaceship and the wonders of space.
• Star Trek: The Original Series - Explores themes of exploration and science fiction, much like human space exploration.
• Mars - A dramatic look at human exploration of Mars and the challenges that come with it.
• The Right Stuff (2020) - A recent adaptation of the original story focused on the Mercury Seven and their journeys.
• Battlestar Galactica - A space drama featuring human struggles in an advanced space-faring society.
• Moon - A solitary journey in space grappling with identity and purpose.
• A Beautiful Planet - A documentary showcasing Earth from space and the beauty of our planet.
• The Final Countdown - Involves a time travel scenario featuring military and naval aviation.
• Eagle vs Shark - A quirky take on relationships amidst the backdrop of exploration and metaphorical journeys.
• The Last Man - Explores survival themes in an isolated setting, akin to space exploration.
• The Secret of My Success - A comedic look at ambition and climbing the ranks in a competitive world.
• The Dish - A comedic retelling of the role Australia played in the moon landing.
• The Space Between Us - Explores themes of love and discovery in an outer space context.
• Lost in Space - Combines adventure and exploration in a sci-fi setting, reminiscent of space missions.
• In the Shadow of the Moon - A documentary recounting the Apollo missions by those who participated.