Top Gun: Maverick Review (2022) — 84% Celluloid Score
Directed by Joseph Kosinski · 2022 ·
Is Top Gun: Maverick worth watching?
Yes. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as टॉप गन: मैवरिक トップガン マーヴェリック 탑건: 매버릭 捍衛戰士：獨行俠 ท็อปกัน: มาเวอริค Phi Công Siêu Đẳng: Maverick السلاح الأمثل: مافريك
Theatrical release Where to watch
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- Paramount+
- YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Top Gun: Maverick by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, Catchplay |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| United States | Netflix, Paramount+, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (99%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick
Not ideal for
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Is Top Gun: Maverick worth watching?
Yes — Top Gun: Maverick earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick.
Celluloid verdict
Tom Cruise’s triumphant sequel — pure theatrical velocity and the crowd-pleaser that reminded Hollywood how event movies work.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Top Gun: Maverick about?
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
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Top Gun: Maverick: frequently asked questions
Is Top Gun: Maverick worth watching?
Yes. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Top Gun: Maverick?
In the United States, Top Gun: Maverick streams on Netflix, Paramount+, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Prime Video, Catchplay in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Top Gun: Maverick?
Top Gun: Maverick runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
What is Top Gun: Maverick rated?
Top Gun: Maverick is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Top Gun: Maverick?
Top Gun: Maverick is directed by Joseph Kosinski and stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Bashir Salahuddin, Jon Hamm.
What is the Metascore for Top Gun: Maverick?
Metacritic's Metascore for Top Gun: Maverick is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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