Top Gun

Top Gun (1986) — action, drama, romance film. Directed by Tony Scott. Starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards. This page maps 10 characters and 13 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.1/10 from 9,966 votes.

Top Gun (1986) Poster

Interactive Features for Top Gun

Top Gun offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 10 characters interconnect through 13 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A gifted but reckless naval aviator learns that courage requires trust, teamwork, and the strength to overcome grief.

Action, Drama, Romance · 7.1/10 · 110 min · 1986

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Credits

Director

Tony Scott
Cast

as Maverick

Tom Cruise
Cast

as Charlie

Kelly McGillis
Cast

as Ice

Val Kilmer
Cast

as Goose

Anthony Edwards
Cast

as Viper

Tom Skerritt
Cast

as Jester

Michael Ironside
Cast

as Cougar

John Stockwell
Cast

as Wolfman

Barry Tubb
Cast

as Slider

Rick Rossovich
Cast

as Merlin

Tim Robbins
Cast

as Sundown

Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Cast

as Hollywood

Whip Hubley

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Top Gun — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

Top Gun is title 1 of 3 in the Top Gun release order. Next: Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

Related Movies & Series

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) — Sequel

Videos

Official Trailer
40th Anniversary Trailer
Popcorn Spill
Oscar®-Winning Screenwriter Frank Pierson on TOP GUN
Pregame
The Story Continues
Writing Checks
You're Dangerous - Official Film Clip
"Take My Breath Away" winning Best Original Song Oscar®

Images

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q110138), public domain (CC0).