The movie was a hit, making over $357 million (which is huge, considering the budget was only about $15 million). Not only that, but the songs “Take My Breath Away” (which won an Oscar and a Golden Globe) and “Danger Zone” from the soundtrack took over radio for months. In fact, “Danger Zone” by Kenny Logginswill be making an appearance in the sequel film Top Gun: Maverick, which appears in theaters this week. Cruise, taking on a producer credit this time in addition to his starring role, wanted to make sure things were authentic—young castmates went airborne in fighter jets and directed themselves in flying scenes with cockpit cameras as part of aviation training crucial for their roles. Joining Cruise this time are Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer (in a small role) and Miles Teller, who will play Goose’s son. The new movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival but will be released in theaters on May 27, 2022. Before checking that out, head back to the original “danger zone” with these 50 Top Gun quotes from the original.
50 Top Gun Quotes
- “I feel the need, the need for speed.” — Maverick
- “We didn’t slide into Cougar’s spot. It was ours, okay?” — Goose
- “Hollywood, you look good. I’m going after Viper.” — Maverick
- “Yes, I know the finger, Goose.” — Charlie
- “The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies’ room.” — Iceman
- “You two really are cowboys."-Iceman
- “She’s lost that loving feeling.” — Maverick
- “You’re everyone’s problem. That’s because every time you go up in the air, you’re unsafe. I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.” — Iceman
- “Maverick, it’s not your flying, it’s your attitude. The enemy’s dangerous, but right now you’re worse. Dangerous and foolish. You may not like who’s flying with you, but whose side are you on?” — Iceman
- “That’s right! Ice… man. I am dangerous.” — Maverick
- “It’s classified. I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.” — Maverick
- “Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower.” — Maverick
- “Great balls of fire!” — Goose
- “Ice water.” — Maverick
- “You knew it, you broke it. You followed Commander Heatherly below after he lost sight of you and called no joy. Why?” — Viper
- “That’s pretty arrogant, considering the company you’re in.” — Viper
- “Great, then I won’t have to worry about you making your living as a singer.” — Charlie
- “Maverick, you just did an incredibly brave thing. What you should have done was land your plane! You don’t own that plane! The taxpayers do! Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash!” — Stinger
- “You don’t have time to think up there. If you think, you’re dead.” — Maverick
- “Talk to me, Goose.” — Maverick
- “I’m going to need a beer to put these flames out. Yo! Great Mav, real slick.” — Maverick
- “But you were tempted to ask me out for dinner.” — Maverick
- “Goose, you’re such a d**khead. Whose butt did you kiss to get in here anyway?” — Slider
- “Jesus Christ, and you think I’m reckless? When I fly, I’ll have you know that my crew and my plane come first.” — Maverick
- “What’s your problem, Kazansky?” — Maverick
- “No no no, there’s two Os in ‘Goose,’ boys.” — Goose
- “It’s time for the big one.” — Goose
- “Just a walk in the park, Kazansky.” — Maverick
- “This is what I call a target-rich environment.” — Maverick
- “Damn, this kid is good!” — Viper
- “I can see it’s dangerous for you, but if the government trusts me, maybe you could.” — Maverick
- “It takes a lot more than just fancy flying."-Charlie
- “I think I’ll go embarrass myself with Goose.” — Maverick
- “That was some of the best flying I’ve seen to date — right up to the part where you got killed.” — Jester
- “Remember boys, no points for second place.” — Slider
- “Take me to bed or lose me forever.” — Carole
- “I will fire when I’m f**king good and ready! You got that?” — Maverick
- “Every time we go up there, it’s like you’re flying with a ghost.” — Goose
- “His fitness report says it all. Flies by the seat of his pants, totally unpredictable.” — Jester
- “Now I’m not gonna sit here and blow sunshine up your a**, Lieutenant. A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what’s happened, so he can apply what he’s learned. Up there, we gotta push it. That’s our job. It’s your option, Lieutenant. All yours.” — Viper
- “I see some real genius in your flying, Maverick, but I can’t say that in there. I was afraid that everyone in the tax trailer would see right through me, and I just don’t want anyone to know that I’ve fallen for you.” — Charlie
- “First one dies, you die too. But there will be others. You can count it. You gotta let him go. You gotta let him go.” — Viper
- “He can’t get back in the saddle, won’t engage.” — Jester
- “Maverick, I flew with his old man. Let me ask you something. If you had to go into battle, would you want him with you?” — Viper
- “Okay, knock it off, gentlemen. Let’s go home, Viper has the lead.” — Viper
- “Mayday, mayday, Mav’s in trouble. He’s in a flat spin, he’s heading out to sea.” — Iceman
- “You’re not going to be happy unless you’re going Mach 2 with your hair on fire.” — Charlie
- “God, he loved flying with you, Maverick. But he’d have flown anyway … without you. He’d have hated it, but he would’ve done it.” — Carole
- “You can be my wingman anytime.” — Iceman
- “Bulls**t. You can be mine.” — Maverick Next, find out how Tom Cruise’s net worth grew from Risky Business to big business!
