The Write Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film directed by Philip Kaufman and starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward, Barbara Hershey, and Lance Henriksen. It is based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe, which chronicles the early days of the United States space program, particularly the Mercury Seven astronauts and their selection and training.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $17 million against a production budget of $10 million. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (for Harris), and won four: Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects.

The Write Stuff has been praised for its historical accuracy, its performances, and its direction. It is considered one of the best films about the space program and has been cited as an influence on later space-themed films such as Apollo 13 (1995) and The Martian (2015).