# Top Gun (1986) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/top-gun-1986/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 61% |
| Editorial Rating | 58/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 83% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 50/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Tony Scott |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 110 min |

## Quick answer

Top Gun (1986) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The jet-fuel blockbuster that made Cruise a star — volleyball, need-for-speed swagger, and an iconic soundtrack. Critics and audiences diverge (58% critic vs 83% audience). Metascore 50/100. Directed by Tony Scott.

## Celluloid verdict

The jet-fuel blockbuster that made Cruise a star — volleyball, need-for-speed swagger, and an iconic soundtrack.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb, Rick Rossovich, Tim Robbins

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Prime Video, Paramount+
Indonesia: Prime Video
India: Disney+ Hotstar
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
the Philippines: Prime Video
Malaysia: Prime Video
Thailand: Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Top Gun worth watching?**
Top Gun holds a 61% Celluloid Score. The jet-fuel blockbuster that made Cruise a star — volleyball, need-for-speed swagger, and an iconic soundtrack.

**What is Top Gun 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.

**Who directed Top Gun?**
Top Gun (1986) was directed by Tony Scott.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Top Gun?**
61% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (58/100), Metascore (50/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (6.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Top Gun?**
Top Gun is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV; on fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV in the United States; on Prime Video, Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in the Philippines; on Prime Video in Malaysia; on Prime Video in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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