Top Gun movie poster

Top Gun

"Up there with the best of the best."

May 16, 1986 1h 50m 7.1/10 (9,270 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Top Gun is a action/drama film. directed by Tony Scott.

Starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, and Val Kilmer

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 16, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (9,270 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $356.8M 23.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$356,830,601

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Frequently Asked Questions

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 we...

Who directed Top Gun?

Top Gun was directed by Tony Scott.

How long is Top Gun?

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

When was Top Gun released?

Top Gun was released on May 16, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Top Gun?

The main cast of Top Gun includes Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt.

Is Top Gun worth watching?

Top Gun has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 9,270 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.