Top Gun: Maverick pulls off a feat even trickier than a 4G inverted dive, delivering a long-belated sequel that surpasses its
predecessor in wildly entertaining style. Read critic reviews If you loved the original -- or enjoy some good old-school action -- you need to speed your way to a screening of Top Gun:
Maverick. Read audience reviews Top Gun: Maverick VideosTop Gun: Maverick PhotosMovie InfoAfter more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.
Cast & CrewNews & Interviews for Top Gun: MaverickCritic Reviews for Top Gun: MaverickAudience Reviews for Top Gun: MaverickRear Admiral: Maverick. Thirty-plus years of service. Combat medals. Citations. Only man to shoot down three enemy planes in the last 40 years. [Cain looks through pages of Maverick's records] Rear Admiral: 'Distinguished.' 'Distinguished.' 'Distinguished.' Yet you can't get a promotion, you won't retire, and despite your best efforts, you refuse to die. You should be at least a two-star admiral by now, if not a senator. Yet here you are: Captain. Why is that? Maverick: It's one of life's mysteries, sir. Rear Admiral: This isn't a joke. I asked you a question. Maverick: I'm where I belong, sir. Rear Admiral: Well, the navy doesn't see it that way. Not anymore. [pause] Rear Admiral: These planes you've been testing, Captain, one day, sooner or later, they won't need pilots at all. Pilots that need to sleep, eat, take a piss. Pilots that disobey orders. All you did was buy some time for those men out there. The future is coming, and you're not in it. [Cain faces the officer by the door] Rear Admiral: Escort this man off the base. Take him to his quarters. Wait with him while he packs his gear. I want him on the road to North Island within the hour. [surprised look on Maverick's face] Maverick: North Island, sir? Rear Admiral: Call came in with impeccable timing, right as I was driving here to ground your ass once and for all. It galls me to say it, but... for reasons known only to the Almighty and your guardian angel, you've been called back to TOPGUN. Maverick: Sir? Rear Admiral: You are dismissed, Captain. [Maverick proceeds to leave Cain's office] Rear Admiral: The end is inevitable, Maverick. Your kind is headed for extinction. [Maverick turns around] Maverick: Maybe so, sir. But not today. "One of the 50 Coolest Websites...they simply tell it like it is" - TIME Why is “Top Gun: Maverick” rated PG-13? The MPAA rating has been assigned for “sequences of intense action, and some strong language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes an implied sex scene, a few kissing and hugging scenes, the death of a pilot during a mission, the death of a man due to illness, many high-speed flying sequences with a few crashes and near crashes and ejecting pilots with no visible injuries, several arguments, and at least 1 F-word and other strong language. Read our parents’ guide below for details on sexual content, violence & strong language.Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is brought back to the aerial combat school called “Top Gun” to train new elite fliers for a dangerous mission to destroy a uranium enrichment plant. Also with Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Bashir Salahuddin, Jon Hamm, Charles Parnell, Monica Barbaro and Lewis Pullman. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. [Running Time: 2:11] Top Gun: Maverick SEX/NUDITY 3 – A man and a woman kiss, the woman lies back on a bed and sex is implied (we see the man shirtless later and his bare chest and
abdomen are seen). A man and a woman kiss and hold hands. A man and a woman hug in a couple of scenes. Top Gun: Maverick VIOLENCE/GORE 4 – Two pilots in a jet eject and we see that one has trouble getting free; we then see them floating in the ocean and one man is dead with blood on his face. Jets pull up dramatically to get over a mountain and missiles are fired at them; the pilots evade the missiles, shoot at them and send flares to distract the missiles causing them to explode midair until one jet is fired upon and another flies in the path
of the missile causing the jet to explode and crash (the pilot is OK later). An unconscious pilot wakes up on the ground as a helicopter approaches and opens fire on him: he runs to find a place to hide and as the helicopter takes aim at him, it is shot out of the sky. A jet is struck by a missile and blows up (the pilot OK later). Four jets take off from a carrier at sea and fly below radar toward a target as missiles are launched and crash onto an airfield leaving it cratered; the jets fly
through a mountain range where surface-to-air missiles are perched and we hear that enemy jets are moving toward them. Two jets surround a third jet midair and one shoots another down (we see it crash into a mountain and the pilot ejects), the remaining two jets fight shooting at each other, a missile is fired and one jet is nearly struck; the pilot orders his co-pilot to eject but the hatch malfunctions and the missile explodes but does not hit the jet and the enemy jet is shot down. Top Gun: Maverick LANGUAGE 5– At least 1 F-word, 2 obscene hand gestures (one in a photograph), 26 scatological terms, 4 anatomical terms, 27 mild obscenities, name-calling (improbable, old timer, pops, old man, insane, sitting ducks, conservative), exclamations (you gotta be kidding me, shut-up, take it easy, what the…), 2 religious profanities (GD), 12 religious exclamations (e.g. Holy [scatological term deleted], God, Almighty, oh my God). | profanity glossary | Top Gun: Maverick SUBSTANCE USE– People drink in several bar scenes. Top Gun: Maverick DISCUSSION TOPICS– Flying at speeds of Mach 9 and Mach 10, the future of air combat, dogfights, teamwork, survival, freedom, trust, parenting, promises, friendship, grief, death of loved ones, letting go, testing your limits, bravado, insubordination, risk taking, technological advancements. Top Gun: Maverick MESSAGE– Risk takers are sometimes required to push even themselves past their limits, but working with others as a team makes things easier. Be aware that while we do our best to avoid spoilers it is impossible to disguise all details and some may reveal crucial plot elements. We've gone through several editorial changes since we started covering films in 1992 and older reviews are not as complete & accurate as recent ones; we plan to revisit and correct older reviews as resources and time permits. Our ratings and reviews are based on the theatrically-released versions of films; on video there are often Unrated, Special, Director's Cut or Extended versions, (usually accurately labelled but sometimes mislabeled) released that contain additional content, which we did not review. We are a totally independent website with no connections to political, religious or other groups & we neither solicit nor choose advertisers. You can help us keep our independence with a donation. Become a member of our premium site for just $2/month & access advance reviews, without any ads, not a single one, ever. And you will be helping support our website & our efforts. We welcome suggestions & criticisms -- and we accept compliments too. While we read all emails & try to reply we don't always manage to do so; be assured that we will not share your e-mail address. We are a totally independent website with no connections to political, religious or other groups & we neither solicit nor choose advertisers. You can help us keep our independence with a donation. Become a member of our premium site for just $2/month & access advance reviews, without any ads, not a single one, ever. And you will be helping support our website & our efforts. We welcome suggestions & criticisms -- and we will accept compliments too. While we read all emails & try to reply we do not always manage to do so; be assured that we will not share your e-mail address. Is Top Gun: Maverick appropriate for 10 year olds?Wholesome and Perfect Movie for 13+
Although age appropriate. Some strong adult language at times as well intense action and violence in aircraft.
Is Top Gun: Maverick Rated PGWhy is Top Gun: Maverick Rated PG-13? Top Gun: Maverick is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and strong language which means some material may not be suitable for kids. Parents need to know that Top Gun: Maverick does have some language and mature content that some young viewers may not be able to handle.
Is Top Gun appropriate for a 10 year old?Parents need to know that Top Gun is a blockbuster 1980s action thriller starring Tom Cruise that's chock full of narrow escapes, chases, and battles. But there are also violent and upsetting scenes, particularly the death of a main character, which make it too intense for younger kids.
Why is Top Gun PGEditor's note: "Top Gun: Maverick" is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and some strong language.
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