# Top Gun (1986)

> A reckless Navy pilot must master his instincts, rivalry, and grief while chasing glory at an elite fighter school and falling in love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/591

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
- Director: Tony Scott
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: exhilarating, romantic, competitive, action movie night, 1980s nostalgia night

## Synopsis

A high-flying adventure where ambition meets rivalry in the skies.

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