August 30, 2026
DAYS OF THUNDER (1990) – AFI Movie Club
A high-octane NASCAR racing picture directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Robert Towne, DAYS OF THUNDER (1990) marked an international breakthrough performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Nicole Kidman. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about DAYS OF THUNDER. Where to stream DAYS OF THUNDER DAYS OF...
July 12, 2026
TRUE ROMANCE (1993) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring an all-star ensemble that includes Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken and Brad Pitt in a small role as stoner roommate Floyd, director Tony Scott’s TRUE ROMANCE (1993) was written by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Quentin Tarantino. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about TRUE ROMANCE. Where...
November 16, 2025
CRIMSON TIDE (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A taut action thriller directed by master of the genre Tony Scott, CRIMSON TIDE (1995) features an al-star cast anchored by powerhouse lead performances from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, with supporting roles filled by Viggo Mortenson and James Gandolfini. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CRIMSON TIDE....
July 5, 2025
TOP GUN (1986) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Tony Scott and starring the incomparable Tom Cruise, TOP GUN (1986) features an iconic line counted by the American Film Institute among the most memorable movies quotes in the history of the art form: “I feel the need – the need for speed!” Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about TOP GUN....
September 6, 2016
TOP GUN Turns 30: Revisiting the Iconic Action Blockbuster
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan, enthusiastic patriotism and the popular blockbusters of the day — the RAMBO and ROCKY franchises among them — were part of the defining Americana at the nation’s core, which is why Tony Scott’s TOP GUN became a hit, and the highest-grossing film of 1986. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the…
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