Hot Shots! (1991)
A talented fighter pilot with daddy issues and a woman with a special stomach spoof military blockbusters.
The gang that created Airplane! and The Naked Gun sets its sights on Top Gun in this spoof. Topper Harley is a talented but unstable fighter pilot with an axe to grind: clearing the family name. His mission is to avenge his father and save a mission sabotaged by greedy weapons manufacturers. He also gets involved in a relationship with Ramada Thompson, a woman with an unusually talented stomach. Hot Shots! makes fun of a variety of other films, from Dances with Wolves to The Fabulous Baker Boys.
How intense is Hot Shots!?
Hot Shots! has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Hot Shots! feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistcrowd pleasingsatirical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Hot Shots!
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Is Hot Shots! for you?
Is Hot Shots! scary?
No. Hot Shots! is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hot Shots! gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hot Shots! sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hot Shots! OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hot Shots!?
Hot Shots! runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Hot Shots!?
Hot Shots! is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hot Shots! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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