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Top Gun
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tony Scott. With Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFor 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 c…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Top Gun.
MoviHero lists May 16, 1986 as the release date for Top Gun. Tony Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Cruise as Maverick, Kelly McGillis as Charlie, Val Kilmer as Ice, Anthony Edwards as Goose. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 16, 1986
GenresDrama · Action · Romance
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorTony Scott
CastTom Cruise as Maverick, Kelly McGillis as Charlie, Val Kilmer as Ice, Anthony Edwards as Goose
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Top Gun right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Top Gun runs 1h 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 10,058 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Back in 1986, "Take My Breath Away" was ubiquitous.”
Viewer reaction
“Top Gun is incredibly cheesy but has a ton of heart leading me to fall in love with the characters of this film.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCharlieCharlie appears in Top Gun (1986).Open character guide otherGooseGoose appears in Top Gun (1986).Open character guide otherMaverickMaverick appears in Top Gun (1986).Open character guide otherMerlinMerlin appears in Top Gun (1986).Open character guide otherIceIce appears in Top Gun (1986).Open character guide
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