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Top Gun

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
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As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taugh... Read allAs students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
332K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
22
11
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • Jim Cash
    • Jack Epps Jr.
    • Ehud Yonay(magazine article "Top Guns")
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Tim Robbins
    • Kelly McGillis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • Jim Cash
    • Jack Epps Jr.
    • Ehud Yonay(magazine article "Top Guns")
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Tim Robbins
    • Kelly McGillis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 597User reviews
    • 213Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos15

    3D Re-release
    Trailer 0:51
    3D Re-release
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    Why 'Maverick' Could Have Been Titled 'Top Gun: More Sweat'
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    Why 'Maverick' Could Have Been Titled 'Top Gun: More Sweat'
    'Top Gun' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:26
    'Top Gun' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Jaws, Shreks, & Lion Kings: A Summer Blockbuster History
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    Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
    Meet Goose: Captain Marvel's Kitty
    Clip 2:47
    Meet Goose: Captain Marvel's Kitty
    What We Know About 'Top Gun: Maverick'... So Far
    Clip 2:35
    What We Know About 'Top Gun: Maverick'... So Far
    The Cast of '12 Strong' Picks Their Favorite Jerry Bruckheimer Movies
    Interview 1:16
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    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Top Gun'?
    Video 3:11
    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Top Gun'?

    Photos197

    Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt, Rick Rossovich, and Adrian Pasdar in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986)
    Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
    Anthony Edwards in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Skerritt in Top Gun (1986)
    Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Michael Ironside, and Tom Skerritt in Top Gun (1986)
    Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986)

    Top cast

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Maverickas Maverick
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Merlinas Merlin
    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Iceas Ice
    Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards
    • Gooseas Goose
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Viperas Viper
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Jesteras Jester
    John Stockwell
    John Stockwell
    • Cougaras Cougar
    Barry Tubb
    Barry Tubb
    • Wolfmanas Wolfman
    Rick Rossovich
    Rick Rossovich
    • Slideras Slider
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    • Sundownas Sundown
    Whip Hubley
    Whip Hubley
    • Hollywoodas Hollywood
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Stingeras Stinger
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Caroleas Carole
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Chipperas Chipper
    Randall Brady
    • Lt. Davisas Lt. Davis
    Duke Stroud
    Duke Stroud
    • Air Boss Johnsonas Air Boss Johnson
    Brian Sheehan
    • Sprawlas Sprawl
    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • Jim Cash
      • Jack Epps Jr.
      • Ehud Yonay(magazine article "Top Guns")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Top Gun'?

    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Top Gun'?

    The cast of Top Gun is so iconic, it's hard to imagine anyone else filling those roles, but Maverick and Iceman almost looked very different.
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    Storyline

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    Code-named Maverick, Pete Mitchell, an impetuous, daredevil Navy-pilot ace, is accepted into Top Gun, Miramar's elite Fighter School. But there, the impulsive young pilot will have to compete with the best of the best, including Iceman, a brilliant and highly competitive fellow student. Now, Mitchell must give his all; however, his father's mysterious and untimely demise still haunts him. Can Maverick prove his worth to Charlie, the flying school's no-nonsense astrophysics instructor? Will he be able to suppress his wild nature to win the prestigious Top Gun Trophy? —Nick Riganas
    • pilot
    • flying
    • u.s. navy
    • grumman f 14 tomcat
    • jet
    • 178 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical]
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Top Gun School imposes a $5 fine to any staff member that quotes the film.
    • Goofs
      The term "bogey" is misused throughout the movie. A bogey is an unidentified aircraft. Once identified, it is referred to as a "friendly" (for friendly aircraft), "bandit" (for non-friendly aircraft) or "hostile" (for non-friendly aircraft that may be fired at). In USN terminology, a non-friendly surface radar contact is a "skunk".
    • Quotes

      Maverick: I feel the need...

      Maverick, Goose: ...the need for speed!

    • Crazy credits
      Following the pictures of actors in the film in the closing credits, a brief shot is shown of two F-14s flying by amidst a red sky with a mountain in the background. The closing credits play over this mountain sunset scenery.
    • Alternate versions
      The version of the film shown on the Paramount Network has nearly all of the profane language intact (basically everything but the word "shit"). However, this version also randomly cuts out several scenes and parts of scenes, presumably to fit in the network time slot allotted. Scenes missing altogether include (but are certainly not limited to) Maverick and Goose conversing in their housing regarding whether or not they'll graduate, and Jester and Viper conversing, with Viper revealing hew knew Maverick's "old man." The latter is especially surprising considering this plot point plays a major role in a later scene.
    • Connections
      Edited into MacGyver: GX-1 (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Danger Zone
      Written by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock

      Performed by Kenny Loggins

      Produced by Giorgio Moroder

      Kenny Loggins courtesy of CBS Records

    User reviews597

    Review
    Top review
    Classic 80's movie: Tom Cruise at his best
    The fact that people are still writing about this film 15yrs after it was first released (and I'm not just talking about me!) really says a lot. I was dubious about writing a comment, seeing as it really has been ages since it was released and thinking that most people who wanted to see it probably already have. After recently watching it for the umpteenth time on TV, I felt compelled to write a quickie ;) I have to say, it's the first time I looked up Top Gun on the imdb and I was actually quite surprised that it only received a 6.4 rating. If you haven't seen the movie yet, don't judge it by the ratings, read a few user comments first and just rent it out, I guarantee you'll have a good time, especially with its amazing soundtrack! The best 80's songs ever written, I still get chills down my back listening to them ;) It's a simple plot but there's something about it that makes it a seriously enjoyable film and one you can watch time and time again. Go have fun! Enjoy!
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    • GRL666
    • Jan 19, 2002

    FAQ8

    • What military conflict is going on in the movie? Is there an actual war, or just one isolated incident against Soviet fighter planes for some reason?
    • What is Top Gun about?
    • Which motorcycle does Tom Cruise ride in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 16, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Top Guns
    • Filming locations
      • 102 Pacific Street, Oceanside, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $180,258,178
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,193,052
      • May 18, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $357,288,178
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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