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Top Gun: Maverick

2022

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.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 action includes sustained aerial combat, explosions, crashes, mortal danger, a significant death and grief, plus mild language and romance. The story also requires maturity for military and loss themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Features military hardware and aircraft which are prominent throughout.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A major character dies of terminal illness; pilot deaths are referenced throughout the plot.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal; brief scenes of minor facial abrasions or soot are present, but there is no graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity and military jargon.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

There is a mature, established romantic relationship between the lead and a woman, involving flirting and implied intimacy.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained combat missions put pilots in severe danger through crashes, missile attacks, ejections, and apparent deaths. The tension is intense, though the film is action suspense rather than horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic tension and brief, non-explicit scenes of intimacy.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Characters are seen drinking at bars, which is consistent with the setting.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent aerial combat, missile launches, and intense dogfighting scenes occur, though blood and visceral injury are minimal.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of risking one's life to save others and performing under immense pressure.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Shows innovative problem-solving in engineering and military tactics.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast features a diverse group of pilots, representing a variety of backgrounds and roles.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into teamwork and tactical decision-making in a high-pressure environment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters ultimately show care and loyalty toward their teammates.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of perseverance, reconciliation, duty, and trusting one's own capabilities.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates leadership, though his history of rule-breaking provides nuance.

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