Synopsis
The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.
Scores
Overall Score
93.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
99.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
99.7%
Review Aggregate
70.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, visually striking, stylized. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotvisually strikingstylizedcharacter-drivenlightheartedfamily-friendlyfunnypoliticalromanticemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cruise | 1986 | $1,078,000 | $3,086,000 | (est) |
| Kelly McGillis | 1986 | $664,000 | $1,900,000 | (est) |
| Val Kilmer | 1986 | $400,000 source | $1,144,890 | reported |
| Anthony Edwards | 1986 | $409,000 | $1,170,000 | (est) |
| Tom Skerritt | 1986 | $350,000 | $1,000,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score59.0
RT critic review count76
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes536,716
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $176,781,730 | $505,989,303 |
| International | 1986 | $130,056 | $372,250 |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $176,916,030 | $506,373,700 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $88,442,887 | $253,143,551 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $34,270,000 | $98,088,493 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $14,715,000 | $42,117,659 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $61,873,605 | $177,096,256 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $199,301,493 | $570,445,959 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $15,000,000 | $42,933,393 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $18,750,000 (est) | $53,666,742 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $29,895,000 | $85,566,253 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $6,586,000 | $18,850,622 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $3,000,000 | $8,586,679 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $73,231,000 | $209,603,688 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $126,070,493 | $360,842,270 |
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