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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

“Feel the need... The need for speed.”

8.2/10 · 11,636 votes 2h 11m pg-13 ActionDrama

#3 of 226 films from 2022 #26 of 2168 in action

Directed by Joseph Kosinski · Written by Ehren Kruger, Christopher McQuarrie, Justin Marks, Peter Craig

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Overview

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Capt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell
Miles Telleras Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw
Monica Barbaroas Lt. Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace
Lewis Pullmanas Lt. Robert 'Bob' Floyd
Jay Ellisas Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch
Danny Ramirezas Lt. Mickey 'Fanboy' Garcia
Glen Powellas Lt. Jake 'Hangman' Seresin
Bashir Salahuddinas Wo-1. Bernie 'Hondo' Coleman
Jon Hammas Adm. Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson
Charles Parnellas Adm. Solomon 'Warlock' Bates
Jennifer Connellyas Penny Benjamin
Jack Schumacheras Lt. Neil 'Omaha' Vikander
Manny Jacintoas Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone
Kara Wangas Lt. Callie 'Halo' Bassett

Facts

Release dateMay 21, 2022
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) — longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$170,000,000
Box office$1,488,732,821 (8.8× budget)
IMDbtt1745960

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Questions

How long is Top Gun: Maverick?
Top Gun: Maverick runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is Top Gun: Maverick worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 11,636 votes, which places it #3 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 99%) and #26 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Top Gun: Maverick?
Top Gun: Maverick was directed by Joseph Kosinski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: F1 (2025), Only the Brave (2017), Oblivion (2013).
Who stars in Top Gun: Maverick?
Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell; Miles Teller as Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw; Monica Barbaro as Lt. Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace; Lewis Pullman as Lt. Robert 'Bob' Floyd; Jay Ellis as Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch; Danny Ramirez as Lt. Mickey 'Fanboy' Garcia.
What is Top Gun: Maverick rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Top Gun: Maverick?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82.

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