Waiting

Top Gun

PG19861h 50mTony Scott
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 50

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"Up there with the best of the best."

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.

ActionDramaRomance
Dying And DeathSecret LoveLovesicknessAirplaneLoss Of Loved OneSelf-discoveryHostilityFighter PilotPilotTraining Camp

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

Similar Titles

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022

Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder

1990

Iron Eagle

Iron Eagle

1986

The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

1990

Behind Enemy Lines

Behind Enemy Lines

2001

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

2001

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

Stealth

Stealth

2005

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

1983

Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down

2001

An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman

1982

SEAL Team

SEAL Team

2017

Frequently asked questions

What is Top Gun (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in Top Gun?

Top Gun stars Tom Cruise (Maverick), Kelly McGillis (Charlie), Val Kilmer (Ice), Anthony Edwards (Goose), Tom Skerritt (Viper). The film was directed by Tony Scott.

How long is Top Gun?

Top Gun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG.

Is Top Gun worth watching?

Top Gun holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Action, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Top Gun?

Streaming availability for Top Gun changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.