Top Gun (1986)
Top Gun is streaming in Australia on BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Top Gun is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 9,938 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 110 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of English action with drama threaded through, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 9,938 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.1/10 over 9,938 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tony Scott
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All BINGE titles in Australia
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