174 films match The Right Stuff

Director Philip Kaufman and a stellar cast -- including Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn and Ed Harris -- chronicle NASA's early transition from breaking the sound barrier in 1947 to the expeditions of the Mercury astronauts in the 1960s. Richly variegated and surprisingly funny, this film adaptation of a novel by Tom Wolfe brilliantly depicts the personal, political and technological achievements it took for America to get ahead in the space race.

U.S. fighter pilots are recruited to test experimental aircraft and rockets to become first Mercury astronauts. TV adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, 'The Right Stuff'.

Follow the story of the first American astronauts in space in this National Geographic documentary. (imdb)

A short economic history of the world from Neolithic man through the present day which espouses free trade and global economics.

The world is divided into factions, on opposite sides of issues; each side is, of course, right. And so the gap between the people grows, until someone challenges the absolutist view of what's "right." (imdb)

One of Britain's most exciting and popular stand-up comedians, Russell Howard is back in 2011 with his third sell-out tour Right Here, Right Now. The star of Russell Howard's Good News and Mock The Week never fails to entertain with his trademark mix of eloquent gags and deft storytelling.

A army lawyer goes out of his way to defend an army officer charged with the homicide of a decorated officer.

In 2002 superstar DJ Fatboy Slim organises a free beach party for his hometown of Brighton. 40,000 ravers were expected, but a quarter of a million turn up. Right Here, Right Now is the real story behind dance music's most infamous gig. (imdb)

A young man in his haste to go some place takes two actions - he screams at his mother for making him late, and he lovingly appreciates his brother's painting. By doing so, he strikes off two cycles - one of frustration and sorrow and the other of love and joy. After shaking hands with 15 other characters and traveling through 17 locations, in just two shots, both the cycles meet at the end in an attempt to give a logical understanding to the seemingly absurd human life. (imdb)

A motorist whose engine is running poorly pulls into a garage, where the mechanic, rather than simply replacing his spark plugs, goes into extensive detail on the various kinds of spark plugs available (heat ranges, etc). The motorist and mechanic are seen (except for the opening and closing shot of the motorist driving) as shadows on the wall of the garage. Goofy and...

Weird yummy goo erupts from the earth and is discovered by a couple of miners. They taste it and decide to market it because it tastes so good... (imdb)

Amy Schumer debuts her one-hour special in front of a live audience at the Historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco.

Frankie, on naval-reserve duty in Tahiti, doesn't trust Dee Dee to stay faithful, so he hires Bwana, a witch doctor, to help. Bwana conjures up a floating bikini, "stuffs" it with Cassandra, and sends her to distract advertising executive Ricky from Dee Dee. (imdb)

Eager for cash to start his own business, ambitious Ovidiu agrees to deliver a suspicious package for a local gangster. Knowing he'll be paid well for the job, Ovidiu embarks on his journey from Constanta to Bucharest with two friend in tow. But the trio are unprepared for the difficulties ahead, including a mysterious jeep that seems to be following them. (Yahoo! Movies)

Stand-up comedy special from Kevin James.

This special video looks at George Carlin's best comedy material from 1977-1990. This special edition looks at his famous Seven dirty words, baseball and football, losing things, dogs and cats, stuff and monopoly. (imdb)

The cast of Friends and Conan O'Brien look back upon the many seasons the actors have spent together.

Short film directed by Johnny Depp, about musician John Frusciante

A prequel to the aclaimed UK miniseries 'Boys From the Blackstuff', this TV film tells the story of six working class tarmac layers (hence 'The Black Stuff') who work together. The film portraits their pursuit to upgrade their social and economic status as they try to create their own tarmac gang.

For most of the world, consumption has been the unquestioned duty of every individual. Then garbage activist Annie Leonard brought her two-hour lecture to Free Range who helped her turn it into a 20-minute animated revolution. (imdb)