Top Gun (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1986, Top Gun is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Tony Scott, running about 110 minutes. “Up there with the best of the best.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Top Gun stars Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, Kelly McGillis as Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood, Val Kilmer as Lt. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky and Anthony Edwards as LTJG Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Top Gun has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $356.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Gun (1986)?
- In US, Top Gun is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Top Gun worth watching?
- Top Gun holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Top Gun?
- Top Gun stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Tom Skerritt.
- When was Top Gun released?
- Top Gun was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.