Synopsis
A parody of Top Gun in which a talented but unstable fighter pilot must overcome the ghosts of his father and save a mission sabotaged by greedy weapons manufacturers.
Scores
Overall Score
88.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
92.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.2%
Review Aggregate
72.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, satirical, action-packed. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnysatiricalaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Sheen | 1991 | $1,565,000 | $3,604,000 | (est) |
| Cary Elwes | 1991 | $963,000 | $2,218,000 | (est) |
| Valeria Golino | 1991 | $725,000 | $1,670,000 | (est) |
| Jon Cryer | 1991 | $593,000 | $1,366,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Dunn | 1991 | $507,000 | $1,168,000 | (est) |
| Bill Irwin | 1991 | $446,000 | $1,028,000 | (est) |
| Lloyd Bridges | 1991 | $401,000 | $923,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes122,410
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $69,467,617 | $159,999,937 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $69,467,617 | $159,999,937 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $34,733,808 | $79,999,969 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $52,182,000 | $120,187,176 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $31,823,000 | $73,295,706 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $19,450,933 | $44,799,982 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $138,189,741 | $318,282,833 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $26,000,000 | $59,883,994 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $12,116,000 (est) | $27,905,941 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $11,055,000 | $25,462,214 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $7,141,000 | $16,447,369 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $4,420,000 | $10,180,279 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $60,732,000 | $139,879,797 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $77,457,741 | $178,403,035 |
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