# Top Gun (1986) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/top-gun-1986/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 58% |
| Audience Score | 83% |
| 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 66% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is Top Gun worth watching?**
Top Gun holds a 66% 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?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 58%, audience 83%, Metascore 50/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Top Gun?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Top Gun page for current options.

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