Top Gun was released 40 years ago this week. The $13-15 million action drama film grossed $182.7 million domestically and $359.7 million worldwide, becoming the highest grossing film of 1986. The film was nominated for four Oscars, winning one for Best Original Song. A sequel was released in 2022.
by PinkCadillacs
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The volleyball scene, the soundtrack, the jets, it’s all pure 80s excess in the best possible way.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again – the sequel massively puts this to shame.
Amazing that there are two Top Gun movies and both were cultural phenomenons. Can they go 3 for 3?
I’m astounded the original budget was $15m. Really?
The film which catapulted him into superstardom, which he maintains to this day.
Aren’t they making a third how long they let this guy stay in the Air Force for ?
Unpopular opinion but I rewatched it recently as an adult and was surprised by how…unlikeable the lead is in this.
The love story is him bothering a girl who’s not into him until she says yes. He becomes a pilot then after 5 minutes goes back to the academy to be an instructor.