Top Gun (1986)
Tony Scott's adrenaline-charged classic follows a reckless fighter pilot chasing glory, love, and redemption at the Navy's most elite aviation school.
Top Gun - Movie Information
- Original Title: Top Gun
- Release Year: 1986
- Directed by: Tony Scott
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 16, 1986 (Canada - PG), May 16, 1986 (United States - PG), October 3, 1986 (United Kingdom - 15), August 7, 1986 (Germany - 12), September 17, 1986 (France - TP), June 20, 1986 (Australia - PG), July 10, 1986 (Brazil - 12), September 18, 1986 (Italy - T), August 21, 1986 (Spain - 12), December 9, 1987 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 탑 건 (KR), توب غان (AE), Τοπ Γκαν (GR), Top Gun (DE), トップガン (JP), Top Gun: Pasión y Gloria (CL), 壮志凌云 (CN), Топ Ган (RU)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Top Gun - Plot
For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
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Top Gun - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tony Scott
Main Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Kelly McGillis
- Val Kilmer
- Anthony Edwards
- Tom Skerritt
- Michael Ironside
- John Stockwell
- Barry Tubb
- Rick Rossovich
- Tim Robbins
Writers
- Jim Cash
- Jack Epps Jr.
Producers
- Don Simpson
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Top Gun - FAQs
Where can you stream Top Gun (1986)?
Top Gun (1986) is available to stream on Paramount+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Top Gun based on a true story?
Top Gun is inspired by a 1983 California magazine article about the U.S. Navy's real TOPGUN fighter pilot training program at Naval Air Station Miramar. While the characters are fictional, the school, its competitive culture, and many of the aerial maneuvers depicted are rooted in genuine Navy aviation training.
Who are the main actors in Top Gun?
Top Gun stars Tom Cruise as Maverick, Kelly McGillis as Charlie, Val Kilmer as Iceman, and Anthony Edwards as Goose. The supporting cast includes Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, Tim Robbins, Rick Rossovich, Meg Ryan, and Adrian Pasdar.
What is the age rating for Top Gun?
Top Gun is rated PG in the United States. The film contains aerial combat sequences, some mild language, and mature themes including loss and personal trauma. It was rated 15 in the United Kingdom and 12 in Germany and Brazil upon its original theatrical release.
Did Top Gun win any awards?
Top Gun won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Take My Breath Away' by Berlin. The film was also nominated for three additional Oscars, including Best Film Editing and Best Sound. It became one of the highest-grossing films of 1986, earning over $356 million worldwide.
How long is Top Gun?
Top Gun has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, balancing high-octane aerial combat sequences with character-driven drama and romance, making it an energetic watch throughout its running time.
Is there a connection between Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick?
Yes. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) is a direct sequel set over 30 years later, with Tom Cruise reprising his role as Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell. The sequel references key events from the original, including Goose's death, and was a massive critical and commercial success, earning over $1.4 billion worldwide.
Who directed Top Gun and who wrote it?
Top Gun was directed by Tony Scott, known for his kinetic visual style and high-energy action films. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. The film was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer for Paramount Pictures, released in May 1986.
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