Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis, Meg Ryan

A young recruit aspires to become the top fighter pilot in the prestigious naval training school he attends.

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PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Tony Scott

Release Date: May 12, 1986

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DVD Release Date: October 20, 1998

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  • September 21, 2009
    I remember getting all upset when Anthony Edwards died and then being angry with the film for making me upset unnecessarily. I also remember hating Tom Cruise. Not much has changed since 1986!
  • June 23, 2008
    Being born in the 1980's (87 to be exact), I've always had an enormous love for the decade. I always, truly wished I could have lived from 80 to 86...but after seeing TOP GUN, I feel like I just watched the entire DECADE FLASH BEFORE MY EYES in 2 HOURS OF BRILLIANT MAN-OPERA! Y...( read more)ES MOM I DID IT!!!!
  • June 1, 2008
    I dare you to find a movie gayer than this one, go ahead and try, you won't find it.
  • April 5, 2008
    Believe it or not it took me 22 years to finally see this movie, a two hour Navy recruitment. It's not as good as Iron Eagle though.
  • March 3, 2008
    Val baby as Iceman, coolest role literally, that was bad. Tom pre-scientology, love it.
  • November 17, 2009
    I like the story and the thrill of flying.
  • November 16, 2009
    Timeless movie with a great cast- Never will we forget Top Gun
  • November 15, 2009
    What can I say about Top Gun that hasn't already been said. Great pacing, amazing soundtrack and incredible flying sequences. Someone probably said that somewhere, didn't they?
    I know. The enemy planes aren't really Migs. They're just F5 Freedom Fighters. Today, we have a Mig 23...( read more) on static display at the local air museum (I live near a Canadian airbase) and I have seen a Mig 29 Fulcrum in action. We also have had Antonov and Ilyushin cargo planes flying over the house. But that is today. If I had seen those sights when Top Gun came out I would have screamed "red dawn", run for the woods and joined the Wolverines.
    Still, it's about high time for a remake of this movie. One where Maverick and Goose are pitted against actual Migs instead of run-down Northrops that were already almost 30 years old when the movie came out.
  • November 11, 2009
    Sorry, I don't get it.
  • November 9, 2009
    i love this movie alot

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The dogfights are absolutely the best since Clint Eastwood's electrifying aerial scenes in Firefox. But look out for the scenes where the people talk to one another. full review

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Comments


  • anieurbanozo
    April 21, 2009
    I love this movie Top gun specially when i see Tom cruise I Feel inlove with hem.....
  • samratmaity
    April 5, 2009
    This movie is just too good.
  • HorrorMovieCinema
    January 31, 2009
    Why? isnt John Stockwell
    on the Actors List?
    He was in this movie
  • ajischillin
    July 15, 2008
    http://www.tomcruise.com/tom-cruise-top-gun-movie.html
  • itbegins2005
    May 2, 2008
    Meh.

    If I have to hear "Take My Breath Away" even ONE MORE TIME after watching this, I WILL kill myself.
  • Aritosgold
    October 19, 2007
    Very Sexy^^
  • GOSAXONS
    October 10, 2007
    val kilmer is really under rated in this movie, but still amazing
  • nicoleguerrine
    July 14, 2007
    "Goose....take me 2 bed or lose me 4eva"
    best line in d hole film!!
    brilliant film... neva get sick of it...........
    1 of dose films dat u jst hav 2 luv!!
  • professorchaoswillru
    June 9, 2007
    "well its the bottom of the night and the scores are tied, its time for the big one"
    "GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!!!"
  • searchme
    May 22, 2007
    His to young at this movie

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