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Top Gun(1986)

1h 50mAction, Drama, RomanceEnglish
7.1/10
9,611 user ratings

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Overview

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.

Director

Tony Scott

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$15M

Revenue

$357M

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Cast

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

as Maverick

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

as Charlie

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

as Ice

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

as Goose

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

as Viper

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

as Jester

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

as Cougar

Barry Tubb

Barry Tubb

as Wolfman

Rick Rossovich

Rick Rossovich

as Slider

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

as Merlin

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

as Sundown

Whip Hubley

Whip Hubley

as Hollywood

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1986

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$15M

Box Office

$357M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

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Where can I watch Top Gun?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Top Gun (1986).

What is Top Gun 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 directed Top Gun?

Top Gun was directed by Tony Scott and released in 1986. It is a action, drama, romance film.

How long is Top Gun?

Top Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

Who stars in Top Gun?

The cast of Top Gun includes Tom Cruise as Maverick, Kelly McGillis as Charlie, Val Kilmer as Ice, Anthony Edwards as Goose, Tom Skerritt as Viper and more.

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