Top Gun vs Top Gun: Maverick — UK streaming
Top Gun is currently on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, while Top Gun: Maverick is on Paramount+ Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Last verified 29 June 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The 1986 original and the long-awaited 2022 sequel. Compare ratings, runtimes, the cast that returned, and where to stream both Tom Cruise classics in the UK right now.
Top Gun vs Top Gun: Maverick — at a glance
| Top Gun | Top Gun: Maverick | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Film | Film |
| Year | 1986 | 2022 |
| Runtime | 110 min | 131 min |
| TMDB rating | 7.1 / 10 (9631 votes) | 8.2 / 10 (11092 votes) |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Romance | Action, Drama |
| Overview | 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. | After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen. |
UK streaming options compared
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| Tier | Top Gun | Top Gun: Maverick |
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| Stream (subscription) |
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
ITVX Premium
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Basic with Ads
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Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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| Free (ads / licence) |
ITVX
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| Rent |
Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
JustWatch TV
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
JustWatch TV
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| Buy |
Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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Top Gun vs Top Gun: Maverick — FAQ
Can I watch both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick on the same UK service?
Yes — both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick are currently included with Paramount+ Amazon Channel in the UK.
Which is rated higher on TMDB?
Top Gun: Maverick is rated higher: Top Gun 7.1/10 vs Top Gun: Maverick 8.2/10 on The Movie Database.
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