Top Gun

1h 50m · 1986 · Directed by Tony Scott · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Top Gun (1986) runs 1h 50m, directed by Tony Scott. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action, Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Paramount+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)