Unfortunately, no. Top Gun (1986) was available online till 31st May, but not anymore. The sequel of the film, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) is available on Amazon Prime and Paramount+.
Tom Cruise-starrer 80s classic Top Gun (1986) was a blockbuster, under the direction of Tony Scott. It was an action packed movie. In fact, its song “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins won an Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Original Song. Recently, Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
Due to the pandemic, its release got delayed like several other movies and it was finally released in theatres on 27th May, 2022. It is being streamed on Amazon Prime, YouTube and iTunes for $19.99. To stream it for free, people may have to subscribe to a 7 day free trial on Paramount+, after which it will cost $4.99 per month.
What was the plot of the original Top Gun(1986)?
A courageous ace pilot, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, after losing his friend, got a second chance to redeem himself through Miramar’s Elite Fighter school - Top Gun. There he met Iceman, a brilliant yet extremely competitive student, the antagonist. Meanwhile, he also gets romantically attracted and involved with his instructor Charlie.
His father’s untimely and mysterious demise often used to haunt him, but in such a competitive environment, he has to prove his worth. The movie revolves around his father’s demise, his fight with himself and of course, the prestigious Top Gun Trophy.
What is the plot of Top Gun: Maverick (2022)?
As one of the Navy’s top pilots after his autumn years, Maverick trained a squadron of Top Gun graduates for a special mission, including the son of his now-deceased best friend. A mission where he was confronted with the ghost of his past, eventually leading to a huge sacrifice.
Not much can be explained about this action packed movie, without revealing spoilers. But, according to Rotten Tomatoes, it received a 96% rating from critics. In fact, in terms of domestic gross it recently surpassed “Avengers: Infinity War” which is the 6th highest grossing movie of all time.
Why did Netflix remove Top Gun (1986)?
Netflix doesn’t own broadcasting rights of the movies and TV shows it broadcasts, thus they buy licenses to display movies and TV shows on their platform. Any issues with the licensing agreement strips the movie off the Netflix platform.
After Top Gun: Maverick’s release this year, the earlier installment of it became more famous than it previously was. It even achieved the number one spot on the Netflix Top Ten. Paramount Pictures, the producers of Maverick, saw this as a breach in the aftermath of Maverick’s release. The Top Gun franchise is available to stream on Paramount+, which is an OTT platform.
FAQs
Q. Where can I stream the Top Gun franchise?
A. It can be rented on Amazon Prime for $19.99 or can be seen on Paramount+ after subscribing to its seven day free trial.
Q. When did Top Gun stop streaming on Netflix?
A. 31st May 2022, was the last time it was displayed on Netflix.
Q. Is Top Gun: Maverick worth watching?
A. Similar to its previous installment, Maverick received great reviews from critics as well as the audience, who watched it in theaters.
Q. How much money has Top Gun: Maverick made since its release?
A. Top Gun: Maverick collected $1.4 billion worldwide, since its Memorial Day weekend release on 27th May 2022.
