Top Gun
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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.
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40th Anniversary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-21
Top Cast
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Tom Cruise
Maverick
Kelly McGillis
Charlie
Val Kilmer
Ice
Anthony Edwards
Goose
Tom Skerritt
Viper
Michael Ironside
Jester
John Stockwell
Cougar
Barry Tubb
Wolfman
Rick Rossovich
Slider
Tim Robbins
Merlin
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Sundown
Whip Hubley
Hollywood
James Tolkan
Stinger
Meg Ryan
Carole
Adrian Pasdar
Chipper
Randall Brady
Lt. Davis
Duke Stroud
Air Boss Johnson
Brian Sheehan
Sprawl
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 19, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$356.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
23.79x
+$341.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., Ehud Yonay
- Original Score
- Harold Faltermeyer
- Original Title
- Top Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $356.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., Ehud Yonay
Harold Faltermeyer
Jeffrey L. Kimball, Rick Fichter
Chris Lebenzon, Billy Weber
Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Bill Badalato
Department Leadership Roster
Don Simpson
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Harold Faltermeyer
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Billy Weber
Editor
John DeCuir Jr.
Production Design
Tony Scott
Director
Jim Cash
Writer
Jack Epps Jr.
Writer
Rick Fichter
Director of Photography
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Top Gun?
The principal cast of Top Gun includes Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt.
When was Top Gun released and how long is it?
Top Gun was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Top Gun?
Top Gun had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $356.8M at the worldwide box office (23.79 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Top Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top Gun was composed by Harold Faltermeyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Top Gun?
Top Gun holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).