‘Masterpiece’ Tom Cruise action thriller leaves Netflix – 3 weeks left | Films | Entertainment

An action thriller starring award-winning actor Tom Cruise has been labelled a ‘masterpiece’ by fans – and is leaving Netflix soon. The classic film is only on the streaming platform for three more weeks, so fans don’t have long left to watch.

Top Gun was released in 1986 and is also soon to celebrate its 40^th anniversary on May 13 2026 where it will feature in UK cinemas for one day only, including IMAX, Odeon and Cineworld screens. In the meantime, fans can catch it for the last time on Netflix. The iconic film will leave the streaming platform on June 1 2026.

The action film follows the story of a hotshot fighter pilot, Maverick (played by Tom Cruise), as he is sent to the Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School where the best of the best are sent to train. The film follows Maverick navigate battles with other pilots, exploring themes of romance and drama throughout.

While the film scored a commendable 7 stars out of 10 on IMDb ratings, it received a surprisingly average rating of 56% on Rotten Tomatoes. By comparison, its sequel, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, released in 2022, received 8.2 stars out of 10 on IMDb and a whopping 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Negative critics’ feedback includes comments like: “The movie is a glossy disappointment in terms of entertainment. It’s like a recruitment-drive commercial, without much drive.”

But fans of the first film responded to the critic reviews in shock, with one fan writing: “These critic reviews are absurd! Top gun is a timeless classic, entertaining generations to come. When my old man showed me this movie in 2012, I was blown away – or should I say my breath was taken away (Take My Breath Away – Berlin). After seeing these ratings – I felt sick… Who would give this masterpiece 59%?!”

Top Gun won the People’s Choice Award for Favourite Movie in 1987.

Another fan praised the music featured in the film, with iconic tracks like ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins and Academy award-winning song, ‘Take my Breath Away’ by Berlin.

They said: “The soundtrack alone is worth it! The movie is spectacular. You’ll cry like a baby but it is great.”

Top Gun was the highest-grossing film of 1986 with a worldwide box office total of $353.8 million (£260.5 million).