Top Gun
Runtime
109 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Top Gun (1986)

American Movie1986Rating 7.1
📌 Available on Netflix and Paramount+ and Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
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Ambition and recklessness collide when a hotshot pilot walks into Top Gun's most prestigious training program, where only the elite survive. As rivalries ignite and danger looms in every mission, he discovers that his greatest opponent isn't in the sky—it's the guilt and rage burning inside him. A passionate encounter with an instructor complicates everything, pulling him toward redemption just as tragedy threatens to destroy him completely. In this world of speed and steel, one man must choose between running from his demons or finally facing them.

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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
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What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
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Runtime
109 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 62.5/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-15
IMDb7.0/10550.1K votes70
Rotten Tomatoes59%59
Metacritic50/10050
TMDB7.1/109.5K votes71
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DirectorTony Scott
WritingJim CashJack Epps Jr.
CastTom CruiseKelly McGillisVal KilmerAnthony EdwardsTom Skerritt
ProductionDon SimpsonJerry BruckheimerBill Badalato
MusicHarold FaltermeyerWilliam B. KaplanEarl Sampson
CinematographyJeffrey L. KimballKen NishinoGregory J. Schmidt

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🏆Historic outlier23.8x
💱Analysis currency: USD
🏆 Historic outlier

Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base

The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
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The release delivered $356.8M against a reported budget of $15M to become an exceptional return case against its production cost.
💹 Return multiple: 23.8x📈 ROI: +2,279%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$15M15 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$356.8M356.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$341.8M+341.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
23.8x23.8x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$15M
Revenue
$356.8M
Commercial gap
+$341.8M
Budget: $15M • Revenue: $356.8M • Commercial gap: +$341.8M ROI +2,279%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
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Director: Tony Scott

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1Where can I watch Top Gun movie?
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2Is Top Gun suitable for children and families?
The film is classified as an action and drama movie with intense action sequences and may not be suitable for young children. Check the age rating on the streaming platform before allowing children to watch it.
3What is the duration of Top Gun?
The film is 109 minutes long (1 hour and 49 minutes), which is a reasonable duration for an action drama that allows smooth following of events and character relationships.
4Who is the director of Top Gun and does he have other films?
The film is directed by Tony Scott, a renowned director specializing in action and thriller films. Tony Scott has delivered several acclaimed works in cinema known for their dramatic intensity and visual style.
5Who are the cast of Top Gun?
The film stars the famous actor Tom Cruise in the lead role, alongside Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, and Tom Skerritt. This strong ensemble cast made the film one of the classic masterpieces.
6When was Top Gun released and what type of story does it have?
The film was released in 1986 and combines action, drama, and romance genres. The story follows a reckless pilot in the 1980s seeking to prove himself through a rigorous training program and fierce competition.

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