Top Gun (1986)
Top 9 in Top 10 Best Movies of Tom Cruise
With the release of the iconic 1986 action thriller Top Gun, in which he notably portrayed the teenage pilot and Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Tom Cruise's status as a bonafide superstar was solidified. The beloved film stars Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, and Anthony Edwards and follows a group of determined students in the US Navy's elite fighter weapons school as they compete to be the best in the class. Despite mixed reviews from reviewers, Top Gun was a huge box office blockbuster with praise for its action sequences, aerial acrobatics, and commanding performances.
The film was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress in 2015. Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel, is set to be released this year, with Cruise and Kilmer repeating their star-making roles.
Detailed Information:
Directed by: Tony Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards
Release dates: May 12, 1986 (New York City)/May 16, 1986 (United States)
Running time: 110 minutes
