Top Gun Tom Cruise as Maverick in the blockbuster film Top Gun (1986). (more) Top Gun film by Scott [1986] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Top-Gun Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Thad King Thad King was an editor at Encyclopædia Britannica for 15 years. Thad King Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 13, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Awards And Honors: Academy Award (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the main plot of Top Gun? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Top Gun centers on young fighter pilots at the U.S. Navyu2019s elite flying school. Maverick, a cocky pilot, competes with Iceman. After a tragic accident, Maverick redeems himself by saving his team in a dogfight." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What impact did Top Gun have on the U.S. Navy? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Top Gun allegedly increased the Navyu2019s recruiting numbers, although this is unproven. Some theaters allowed Navy recruiters to set up exhibits, and the film was seen as a 110-minute commercial for the Navy." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What awards did Top Gun win? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Top Gun won an Academy Award for best original song with u201CTake My Breath Awayu201D by Berlin. It was nominated for best film editing, best sound effects editing, and best sound." } } ] } Top Questions What is the main plot of Top Gun? Top Gun centers on young fighter pilots at the U.S. Navy’s elite flying school. Maverick, a cocky pilot, competes with Iceman. After a tragic accident, Maverick redeems himself by saving his team in a dogfight.

　　What impact did Top Gun have on the U.S. Navy? Top Gun allegedly increased the Navy’s recruiting numbers, although this is unproven. Some theaters allowed Navy recruiters to set up exhibits, and the film was seen as a 110-minute commercial for the Navy.

　　What awards did Top Gun win? Top Gun won an Academy Award for best original song with “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin. It was nominated for best film editing, best sound effects editing, and best sound.

　　Top Gun, American action film, released in 1986, that centers on a group of young fighter pilots at the U.S. Navy’s elite flying school. The movie captured the Cold War-era patriotism of the United States in the 1980s and was a massive box-office success. Director Tony Scott’s visually stunning action sequences, complete with a best-selling soundtrack and unprecedented access to U.S. military ships and aircraft, enthralled audiences and contributed to the film becoming the top-grossing movie in the United States that year. Led by Tom Cruise, the impressive cast includes seasoned stars in nuanced performances and up-and-coming actors in roles ...(100 of 1264 words)

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