The Real Top Gun (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2022, The Real Top Gun is a documentary film directed by Christopher Browne, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. The 2022 film "Top Gun: Maverick" continues the adventures of the ace fighter pilot made famous by Tom Cruise. But how true to life is the fictional story to the real Naval Fighter Weapons School? TOPGUN flight instructors take us inside the most famous and prestigious training program in the sky, where only the top 5% of U.S. naval aviators are accepted. We reveal the tactics and techniques taught in the classroom and in the air. We also examine how the real Navy TOPGUN came to be, an origin story that is truly stranger than fiction.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Real Top Gun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Real Top Gun page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Top Gun (2022)?
- In US, The Real Top Gun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Real Top Gun worth watching?
- The Real Top Gun holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Real Top Gun released?
- The Real Top Gun was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.