Top Gun

Name: Top Gun
Director: Tony Scott
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt

1986Dir. Tony Scott1h 50m

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Runtime1h 50m

Released1986

Budget$15M

Box office$356.8M

DirectorTony Scott

About This Movie

Top Gun is a fascinating blend of 80s action and drama, with a distinct style that captures the era. Tony Scott's direction gives a slick, almost music video-like quality to the aerial sequences, which are genuinely impressive for their practical effects. The chemistry between Tom Cruise and Anthony Edwards is palpable, and you really feel the weight of their friendship as the story unfolds. The film dives into themes of ambition and loss, and you can almost sense the tension in the cockpit during those dogfights. The soundtrack is also a character in itself, with songs that stick with you long after viewing. It's not just about planes; it's about the personal stakes involved.

Released May 16, 1986 in the US.Shot primarily at Naval Air Station Miramar, CA.Features real F-14 Tomcats in flight sequences.Score by Harold Faltermeyer became culturally significant.