Hot Shots!
1991, English. Directed by Jim Abrahams.
The mother of all movies.
The gang that created Airplane! and The Naked Gun sets its sights on Top Gun in this spoof. Topper Harley is a talented but unstable fighter pilot with an axe to grind: clearing the family name. His mission is to avenge his father and save a mission sabotaged by greedy weapons manufacturers. He also gets involved in a relationship with Ramada Thompson, a woman with an unusually talented stomach. Hot Shots! makes fun of a variety of other films, from Dances with Wolves to The Fabulous Baker Boys.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 2,593 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hot Shots!
Hot Shots! is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jim AbrahamsDirector
- Charlie SheenTopper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman
- Cary ElwesKent Gregory
- Valeria GolinoRamada Thompson / Scarlett O'Hara / Lois Lane
- Lloyd BridgesAdmiral Benson
- Kevin DunnLt. Commander Block
- Jon CryerJim 'Wash Out' Pfaffenbach
- William O'LearyPete 'Dead Meat' Thompson
- Kristy SwansonKowalski
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Wilson
- Bill IrwinBuzz Harley
- Heidi SwedbergMrs. 'Dead Meat' Thompson
- Bruce A. Young'Red' Herring
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Pat Proft, Jim Abrahams
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $181M
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Hot Shots!: quick answers
What comes after Hot Shots!?
Next in the series: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993).
Is Hot Shots! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 2,593 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hot Shots!?
Hot Shots! runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Hot Shots! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hot Shots!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hot Shots! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hot Shots! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hot Shots! on?
Hot Shots! is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hot Shots!?
If you liked Hot Shots!, try MacGruber, The Last Remake of Beau Geste, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Who directed Hot Shots!?
Hot Shots! (1991) was directed by Jim Abrahams and stars Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino.