Did The Right Stuff influence Interstellar?

Yes. Philip Kaufman's depiction of early space exploration served as a reference for the realism in *Interstellar*.

Did The Right Stuff influence Top Gun: Maverick?

Yes. Ed Harris, who appears in "Top Gun: Maverick," previously starred in "The Right Stuff," a film about the early days of the U.S. space program. His role in "Maverick" echoes his earlier performance, contributing to the film's homage to classic aviation and space exploration narratives.

Did The Right Stuff influence Apollo 13?

Yes. This film chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program and the original Mercury 7 astronauts. Its portrayal of astronaut training and space missions provided a foundational reference for "Apollo 13."

The Right Stuff (1983)

Name: The Right Stuff
Released: 1983

Directed by Philip Kaufman

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Interstellar (2014)¹

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)²

Apollo 13 (1995)³

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Interstellar (2014)
"Philip Kaufman's depiction of early space exploration served as a reference for the realism in *Interstellar*." 'Interstellar': It's about time, and love JOHN ANDERSON. Special to Newsday Newsday
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
"Ed Harris, who appears in "Top Gun: Maverick," previously starred in "The Right Stuff," a film about the early days of the U.S. space program. His role in "Maverick" echoes his earlier performance, contributing to the film's homage to classic aviation and space exploration narratives." Top Gun: Maverick — 6 Easter Eggs & Callbacks Spotted By Reddit Fans Ben Hathaway ScreenRant
Apollo 13 (1995)
"This film chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program and the original Mercury 7 astronauts. Its portrayal of astronaut training and space missions provided a foundational reference for "Apollo 13."" The Right Stuff %28film%29 Wikipedia

The Right Stuff (1983), directed by Philip Kaufman, has been cited as an influence on 3 later works, such as Interstellar, Top Gun: Maverick, and Apollo 13. Check out the citations below.