Name: Top Guns - The Documentary
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 1 h 8 min

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THE REAL PILOTS...THE REAL STORY

"TOP GUNS: THE DOCUMENTARY" is the story of carrier base fighter pilots in the 1980's. Meet the men who are the best fighter pilots in the world. Hear their views on flying and combat; see their rigorous training and months and years of hardwork.

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Directed by: Gordon Forbes III

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January 1, 1989 · 1 h 8 min · NR

Released: January 1, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 8 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Documentary, History
Original language: English
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Top Guns - The Documentary?

In the United States, Top Guns - The Documentary streams on fuboTV and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Top Guns - The Documentary worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.8).

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.