Top Gun (1986)
Elite fighter pilots push their limits in high-octane dogfights, finding romance and facing personal demons.
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.
How intense is Top Gun?
Top Gun has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG.
What Top Gun feels like
- Tone
- high octanefeel goodepicearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Top Gun
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Top Gun for you?
Is Top Gun scary?
No. Top Gun is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Top Gun gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Top Gun sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Top Gun OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Top Gun?
Top Gun runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Top Gun?
Top Gun is streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Does Top Gun have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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