Top Gun (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Top Gun is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 73 minutes. “No man drew on him and lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunslinger returns to his hometown to warn of an impending outlaw gang attack, but he's met with hatred and fear for his previous killings.
Who’s in it. Top Gun stars Sterling Hayden as Rick Martin, William Bishop as Canby Judd, Karin Booth as Laura Mead (as Karen Booth) and James Millican as Marshal Bat Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Top Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Gun tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Gun (1955)?
- In US, Top Gun is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Top Gun worth watching?
- Top Gun holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Gun?
- Top Gun stars Sterling Hayden, William Bishop, Karin Booth, James Millican and Regis Toomey.
- When was Top Gun released?
- Top Gun was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.