As the Cold War heats up, NASA recruits seven military pilots to become the first American astronauts, contrasting their public hero status with the rugged independence of test pilots.

The film begins in the late 1940s at Edwards Air Force Base, following Chuck Yeager as he becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.

It explores the "right stuff"—the unique mix of courage, skill, and ambition required to ride unproven rockets into the unknown. 🏆 Critical Reception & Legacy