Film

The Right Stuff

Director
Philip Kaufman
Certificate
15
Running Time
185 mins

Philip Kaufman’s stirring, Oscar-winning boys’ own epic, adapted from Tom Wolfe’s book about the test pilots who became America’s first astronauts. Unaccountably a box office flop back in 1983, it’s now regarded as a classic.

It’s back on screen in tribute to the late Sam Shepard, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance, to conclude the shed’s December Screen Homage Sunday brunch season honouring the cinema greats who carked it this year.

By robin askew, Friday, Nov 17 2017

EATDRINK24/7 LAUNCH PARTY
CALLING ALL FOODIES!

Bristol's only truly independent food & drink guide is back, and we're throwing a party to celebrate on July 8 2026 at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market.

  • Exclusive collaborations from Bristol's favourite food vendors (you can't try these special dishes anywhere else)
  • Be the first to pick up your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 Guide
  • Music + great drinks
  • Each ticket includes a beer from Wiper and True, a special limited-edition can created just for the occasion.

One night only - don't miss out

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