This guy fly's jets, helicopters, drives race cars, does his own stunts. whether or not you like him you have to admit, this guy is the real deal and has balls of solid titanium

And still looking good! 👍🏽

@DScritchy Have you seen Born on the 4th of July, Collateral and even Tropic Thunder??

Lol cgi. They never moved from where they parked

i mean unlimited amount of money you can do this too

My Tom Cruise story. My dad is in the movie business and he took me to about 20 movie premieres in Hollywood/Los Angeles when I was a teenager and their after parties(when the venue allowed). I can’t count how many movie stars I met. But Tom was the most impressive by far. His character was a pleasant surprise and pleasure to witness. The majority of actors/actresses didn’t want to mingle at the after parties much or at all. He’s the only one that I’ve ever seen literally spend hours meeting and saying hi to people, literally a lined formed, he looked at each person in the eyes, making them feel like they were special and genuinely engaging with every single person. I asked my Dad about that and he said Tom considers the moments he shares with his fans and supporters as his duty as a lead an actor and to the film. Truly impressive human.

I hope Tom reads your comment

@Anonymous Potato🎃 very sad

@Jeff Heyer I agree with everything he said. People know the rules, you have to respect them. Shooting a great movie in times of Covid is really complicated, and in those days even cities or countries were closed. Money that is wasted, delays and producers who do not want to give more. A big stress

@Ankerias Käärme yep!

He is an abusive husband and a cult member

its so easy to forget that he is a PROPER pilot and has been doing this for longer than a lot of commercial aircraft pilots have

@Gabe Pelletier You can get a commercial pilot's license at 200 hours, or even less if your slight school falls under Part 141 regulations. At that point you can legally fly and be compensated - hence a commercial pilot. One only needs 1,000+ hours for an Airline Transport License (ATP) to be first officer with the airlines. So Tom Cruise most likely does have more hours than an airline pilot starting their career.

@Roxanne Rodriguez me neither, but it actually doesn't surprise me. It just fits him.

@Saint Saint He and the rest of the cast had to undergo 2-3 months of flight training provided by the US Navy to film Top Gun Maverick.

@Gabe Pelletier Still, exceptionally impressive for an actor.

I think what most people don’t realize is that in order to fly these planes, he has to be type-rated on each one, separately, costing anywhere from $25k-$100k for the instructions and flight time… for him to be type-rated on so many different aircraft is insanely cool! That, and he has to regularly take up those planes in order to stay current!

Price doesn't matter to him

According to the net Tom is worth 600 million so I don't think he is too worried about the cost.

@Have a nice Dai ACCURATE

@Sovereign Citizen LEO You must not be a pilot, you have no idea what you're talking about.

@Elizabeth Brammer when you have a net worth of approx $600 million, an average yearly salary of around $50 million, and just made $100 million for starring in Top Gun Maverick alone… I don’t think the cost of jet fuel or maintenance is much of a concern. I don’t think the cost of _anything_ is much of a concern. Plus, if money was of any concern to him, he wouldn’t be such an established figure in the cult… ahem, I mean “church” of Scientology.

He's done more than the Navy itself to inspire and recruit future pilots.

@Ben Reynolds And many other things as well. But yeah.

These films are pretty made to recruit for the air force. Hollywood is just one big recruitment campaign for all the armed forces.

Dont forget the Afghans who were clinging in the C-17

@p s yo, actually here in my country and some others, advertising college is a real thing. My degree is called "Publicidade e propaganda", thats literally "advertising and propaganda" and it derives from Social Communication. Its like engineering, first all engineers study the basics together, than go to the derivations like automation, computer, electrical, or chemical engineering. After social communication we can go to journalism, marketing, advertising, and some others.

As a pilot, I can tell you that the amount of time it takes to get to that level of comparability in that caliber of plane is immense. He has obviously spent an extraordinary amount of time and money flying with instructors and on his own. Good for him to pursue that passion...

@King Johan LMFAO you think it's not hard to fly a P-51 or L-39?! The L-39 has a THIRTEEN SECOND throttle response from idle to full power if you get into a rut, do you know how far ahead of the airplane you need to be in that thing? And the P-51 can go out of control so damn easily and is difficult to land. What are you on about? Not too late to delete your comment.

@Vera Bolton or both Or both 🤣🤣🤣

@Nathan Caulford Or jus' realistic. Or jus' realistic. Why do you comment twice? Twice? 🤣

@Vera Bolton cynical much? jus' sayin' :)

TIL: Tom Cruise not only has a pilot's license, he's held one for decades AND that GORGEOUS P-51 is actually HIS!! Life goals...hahaha

That's HIS P51??? Omg!!!

@777dwane you need one to fly a plane without an instructor…

NO such thing as a --> PILOTS LICENSE

people dont know that he can actually fly planes, helicopters, and even modern fighter jets.

Do you know where this, the hangar and the P-51?

I worked with Tom for 3 months In Montana and Ireland on Far and Away and we did some pretty good fights.. He is one of the most professional and fun people I have ever worked with in a 30 year career in the motion picture industry. The fact that Ron Howard was directing made it one of the most enjoyable movies I ever worked on.

Ron was on Colbert this week & talked a bit about that film (which I’ve not seen yet). Ron’s Dad insisted on being in the first take of a hugely dangerous scene. Great story.

@Chris M I just loved that movie...accent or not...

Not sure if you saw my story that I posted in the thread of comments, but I went to a couple of Tom’s movie premieres and after parties in the 90s. He was so nice to everyone, like a shining light of positive energy. I went to a lot of premiers and I’ve never seen someone be that engaging to fans and supporters at a after party. It’s great to hear all these positive stories about Tom. Ron Howard is a legend. I was lucky enough to literally be feet behind Ron’s chair and watched him direct Angels and Demons in Los Angeles. The helicopter crash scene with with Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor. They literally built the front of St Peters Square in Rome in a parking lot of a racetrack called Hollywood Park in Inglewood. Where the NFL stadium is now. Was one of the biggest set I’ve ever been on. Ron was so nice and liked by everyone.

Its too bad he got ripped for his bad accent in that movie. It really overshadowed the fact it was a great movie. As great as Tom is at acting, he is TERRIBLE at accents. Any accent.

These two together are just awesome. They just work off each other, both were absolutely hilarious in this, to the point I was laughing so hard I was crying. Especially at the Tom Cruise run James did across the tarmac 🤣🤣

@Laurence Gavard they make their film looks real

Did you watch them as they jumped out of an airplane?

This is the best interaction I've ever seen him have with a talkshow. There wasn't any obtrusive questions, solatious gossip. They genuinely had good fun together. It was awesome.

Tom really looks like he’s in his element here. More relaxed than I’ve seen him in regular interviews lol

@Bertrand146 why you gotta question someones religion? None of your business.

@Joe Mills Yes but he goes to more extremes then many others.

This whole thing is great LOL - Shoutout to Tom, heck of an actor and movie action hero. Hasn't slowed down at all and it blows my mind that he still operates at the highest level like this. Skilled at so many things and talented out the yin yang. Even when it comes to Mission: Impossible franchise, I thought he would have ended the series by now and he has two more confirmed on the way. Top Gun: Maverick was fantastic and loving the fun of this comedic bit. Undeniably one of the greats.

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Absolutely incredible! James just got the experience of a lifetime. I'd kill to be in his shoes. Tom Cruise is a next level person.

I am impressed with Tom. I didn't know even though he can even fly jets, he is down to Earth during the filming of the clip. I'm impressed.

Should've got that Oscar for "Born on the Fourth of July"

he is an actor and he has done comedy before. Actually before the MI movies he did a number of good ones: A Few Good Men, Rainman (that one was pretty good actually) and Jerry Maguire were not bad.

I just found that out now...impressed because the training for that is not for the feint of heart...

I always wanted to be a fighter pilot, but life had other plans. Seeing an actor who practically goes out and does the stuff he plays on the screen has to be the best life experiences. who would not want to fly with him? this had to be an absolute blast. I'd love to hang out with him.

Imagine being so good at everything that flying a jet is another skill. What a legend.

@Dave Neill you don't even watched but comment weird 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mikeeendean Wrong they were in the same jet

Imagine Tom’s resume on one page 📄

@A440climbingchef want and need. There is a difference. If you want to, you will do it regardless.

@Haseeb Niazi well if you got a lot of money in the bank already, you don't need to work 10 hrs a day making minimum wage trying to pay your bills.

I feel like I would give anything to fly with Tom Cruise. He seems like a hell of a guy.

Next level, was genuinely smiling throughout this whole thing.

"I don't want to be plopped out." Comedy gold this whole segment.

It looks like Cruise is an excellent pilot. I would go flying with him in either plane in a heart beat. Wish I had his bucks so I could fly those myself. "Thou shalt not covet.... Thou shalt not covet...." I keep repeating to myself.

Same - I'd fly or jump out of plane with Cruise. Little known fact is that he also has a helicopter license and is certified for acrobatics on that platform. The last MI movie with the closing helicopter chase...TC flying that and doing the spiral dive.

The man is pushing 60 and still cooler than most twentysomethings will ever be.

The Squadron leader of WW2 RAF Dambusters was 26 y/o. The average age of RAF Bomber command crew was 22.

@Peter Goezinya Normal physiology of adrenaline addiction in post 50 males.

@Happy Hands how do you know that? Are you close friends with Tom cruise??

@Marius Man only because they spend their money eating out,buying the newest phone, buy only name brand clothes, and so on. They only spend amd rarely save. I remember being in my 20s. While not all are like this, most are, especially these days

@Pie 679 botox, plastic surgery, hair dye, hair plugs, a lot of exercise and you can do the same

Fabulous production, edit, sound, storyline, jokes, and true friendship between two ridiculous famous and funny individuals. This is what YouTube should be all about.

Agree

Tom Cruise has done more amazing things then forgotten about, than most will ever attempt to do.

Amazing actor right here! Have always been a Tom Cruise fan but this stuff really makes you appreciate actors who actually act. Doing his own stunts is what makes him the greatest!

Tom Cruise may believe in some weird shit, but I would want him on my team every time. He knows to the pinpoint what he wants in life and just does it. Not a fan of his life choices, but I do admire his sheer GUTS. He does things on a whim, that I would find terrifying.

This makes me love Tom Cruise. His sense of humor and perfect delivery in this entire segment is amazing.

Always remember that he sees you as inferior to him no matter what , that’s Scientology for you

@GoShelbyGoYo what do they do

The airplane sounds and movement part were hilarious

I do wonder how much is improvised, and how much is scripted, though.

@Marc Bopp yes, except for the scientology. And this is coming from someone that lives 2 minutes from their hive. They are nuts.

I will ALWAYS love Tom. He's an outstanding actor. He never let's us down. James is also THE FREAKING BEST EVER!!! These men are AMAZING!!!

Since the old time watching Top Guns I saw him as a special person from his look, his personality, his acting, and his capability of doing great things. Never missed any single movie he is on. You're an amazing person, Tom

how are people surprised that he actually flies his own plane, he has had more experience than many pilots. I would feel very comfortable flying with Cruise.

@Immortal LITERALLY

Until you realize he's a scientologist and people have literally died around tom cruise on planes.

No one dives into his craft or into life itself like Tom. And he's a great guy to top it all off. You can't say that for so many people of his ilk. Tom 'da man!

…Now that’s how you promote a movie 🍿🤩

And religion lol

@Sue T. how are they racist?

fuckign video almost has as much as the trailer views. just... man. TOm is one of a kind. Maybe I'll look into that cult. No. No, thats what they want.

SAY THAT!

@ismail it’s just a movie. not real life

I must say James is pretty brave to do this, knowing what Tom would probably do.

Despite everything that is said about Tom he is an incredible man.Love him.

y'all the laughter that came out of my soul-Tom is way too funny holy crap

Tom cruise for the win…. What can’t this guy do?? Respect to all of the trainings he has done to learn to fly like that. This guy walks the walk and talks the talk. Bravo ! James, you were certainly courageous.

I think we all agree that Tom Cruise is a brilliant actor, pilot and stunt man but can we please give him credit for his sense of humour BECAUSE THAT MARSHMALLOW PART ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT!

Super super funny, so damn funny

@Heather Hale nobody cares that you don’t like him.

I would disagree - I've never liked him as an actor (except in "Interview with a Vampire" - one film). I DO give him props for his stunt work though!

Need not look further than the Lex Grossman role to recognize that Cruise is a real G

@Tessa Rasinar 6:52

Just awesome, Tom seems like just a regular guy who wants to take out a buddy, but he`s rich, and a pilot, and this is how he plays, that`s just insane, too cool, these two are great together.

I can't stop laughing. Tom is amazing full stop.😂😂😂

For the curious, the jet @10:38 is an Aero L-39 Albatross trainer, not a war bird. The P-51 Mustang @1:38 is an American WW2 fighter. Some news outlets have called it a Top Gun Fighter. Its role at Top Gun was for following the real fighter jets around with film gear. So it was a "Top Gun" (the movie) Crane and its pilot could be considered a Best Boy, getting the camera in position.

Awesome stuff. I gained a lot of respect for James (my respect for Tom couldn't have improved more). No way in hell would I do this stuff. I'm terrified even on commercial airliners.

I’ve been a pilot for 42 years and I’m very impressed with the skill that Tom showed up. Congratulations. Keep on you’re doing a great job.

@Shawn Clark It's a pleasure🌹 for Supporting all my movies😀, you're very welcome and I wish to have such a❣️ wonderful😘 Fan. where are you watching from..?

I had no idea he was a real pilot!

@Lamar Faulk | TFG I think both. He's probably really flying, but sprinkled with some Hollywood magic dust

@Lamar Faulk | TFG Tom cruise really can fly airplanes so yes I bet this time it might actually be real. Lol

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These two are comedic gold. I love this video so much. And just idk almost heartwarming!?

Love this, their face expression from the start, conversation about emergency , in the cockpit 🤣

Tom Cruise is the real deal, love his movies.

He’s definitely up there with Eastwood, Gibson, Wayne, Washington, Freeman ALL the really exceptional actors!

Absolutely love it! Would give anything fly stunts on that jet with Tom! Brilliant!

Tom Cruise, is one of the greatest artists, his movies are some of the best

He is probably the best to ever do it

@proudamerican lmao.

but will smith is the best he won the oscar

@Danisha yes

@J BD watch it

Always love that man, some may not like him but he's truly amazing and makes anything possible he wants to do, because he works hard, lives real, and believes in himself and those work with him. Way to be the man Tom!! And James, you are da man for doing this and making it so entertaining as well!!!

I’m blown away by Tom There’s nothing he can’t do and do well

He may have gotten involved with scientology, but as a person he's the kind of person with the kind of life we all want. I only wish I was as talented as Tom.

Tom Cruise will go down in history as one of the most admired and best loved actors in modern times, for 40 years he’s been doing his thing, his craft. Always the consummate professional, he puts the ‘also rans’ in the shade by a very wide margin. I’ll always remember him in Risky Business and thinking to myself, as a similar age young man, ‘This guy is going to be a huge star one day’… Tom is not somebody who boasts about his extraordinary number of professional talents, he doesn’t have to as he actually does them - actor, stuntman, skydiver, pilot, race car driver, motorcyclist…the list goes on. Hollywood and the global film industry owes him big time, he’s promoted them on a level rarely seen before. Yet the best bit is, very much like that other extraordinary man Steve McQueen, he’s the real deal in that you see what you get. No bullshit, genuine humour and humility, a thoroughly decent guy that you’d happily sit down with for some banter, a cold beer and barbecue.

I have huge respect for Tom Cruise. Nobody pushes themselves through the training required to become a fighter pilot merely for money. He genuinely cares about producing very high quality movies for his audiences.

I was absolutely blown away by the new movie. Me and my parents watched it growing up and were so floored by how incredible it was. It gave me goosebumps and I have so much respect for everyone who put the dedication into training for it to turn out so amazing. it probably would have been easier and cheaper to do CGI in this day and age with the way technology has progressed but they made TRUE movie magic

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@Tyler Rogozinski do you think the Navy is going to trust a movie star with an aircraft like that? Or that Tom Cruise is even capable to fly it? They don’t just let anyone fly those, doesn’t matter how famous or rich they are. It’s impressive enough that Tom and the other actors were able to sit in the back of an F18 while also operating the camera and acting while undergoing actually Gs, but there is absolutely no way in hell that the Navy would ever let them pilot the thing. It’s way too dangerous and risky. Please check your sources before spewing out nonsense.

@baltimore marine salvage no one said you have to believe it but I'm dead right. You can cry all you want but it won't change it. Sorry that you're wrong but you are it sucks for you just own it.

@Tyler Rogozinski DEAD wrong, not qualified in his civilian meager craft, he is only complex rated FAA with a few endorsements...many rich pilots with the same rating and NO intense schooling and millions of dollars in flight time. Yes, it is a turbine powered Russian aircraft that tons of civilians own for less than 100k. VNE is 470, about 1/4 the capacity of any F series aircraft.

This is insanely awesome!! Tom is truly dedicated when it comes to Top Gun and all the other movies that he has starred in. He puts in the time and needless to say, the effort is off the charts! Without a doubt, he makes it worth our wild!!

❤️ Thanks for your endless love and support you have shown me. I'm forever grateful. I really appreciate your unconditional love and support towards me... Where are you watching from?

Tom looks like he gives one hell of a hug! If ppl would put half as much into what they do as this dude does with EVERYTHING - this world would be in a much better place.

I never laughed more and I enjoyed the flight! Thank you both! I‘ll have my flight on L39 Albatros in September! ❤ Greetings from Germany!

Tom Cruise is amazing! He does it all. He does the stunts real.

Tom is on another level in this life. Absolutely inspiring.

@catholicdad CENSORED

@Dean Neely Just his Thetan . . .

@catholicdad ok "catholic dad"

Did he finally come out of the closet?

I was in the Navy and always wanted to fly…. I’d fly with Tom any day! My bucket list would be complete😉❤️

Top Gun Maverick was epic. So hard for a movie to top the original which was also amazing. But this one sure did. I would watch it again.

This has had me laughing out loud 🤣😂 Hilarious. Tom Cruise is still gorgeous , cool and amazing 🔥

Tom is an amazing pilot with more hours than commercial pilots.. James was never in any danger LOL

No matter what you think of him, the fact that he wants to give the audience a real deal experience of his action sequences is why we all go to his movies

That reason alone is why I push my family to watch top gun on the theater and it's totally worth it

It’s excellent flying aerobatics.I’m booking another lesson .It’s money we’ll spent .Try it everyone .

Yeah, you got fooled, thats not him flying this aircraft

@danimayb He may very well get a producer Oscar for this film. And he surely will get an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement eventually.

"With all due respect, you played a lawyer in A Few Good Men, I wouldn't want you to represent me in court" 😂😂😂

I just love Tom cruises sense of humour and he is just perfection 🙏

Love this. It’s must be an amazing experience fly with Tom. If I have a chance can go with him,it definitely is my honor!!

And I will say James is a very lucky man to have a ride in one of these!

You just have to respect Tom Cruise as an entertainer and professional. One of the best to ever do it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHuCf5GwgfM its here finally

23:23 Hermosa elección laamor.uno los mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer 10:10 Hopi: Sweeter 11:12 Sun: Hotter 00:18 Joonie: Cooler 18:00 Yoongy: Butter 23:23 Son unos de los mejoresconciertos mañas no se la 00:01Las elecciones cinematográficas y artísticas son brillantes. Referencias culturales europeas realmente interesantes. Ojalá la cultura europea se representara más a menudo tan bellamente. No puedo dejar de decir "oh, esto es hermoso" a lo largo del video. Luz, en serio... el que se encargue de la iluminación, genial...

He's also great at comedy. He cracks me up lol

Hilarious! Great flight manouevres and images as well! And so nice that both stick to their roles ...

Mr. Cruise, thank you for that masterpiece of movie we just got delivered. The whole movie crew did an OUTSTANDING job!

James: "I love you, Tom" Tom: "Thank you" 😂😂

Love him or hate him you cannot take away from Tom Cruise that he puts his heart and soul into his movies. Doing his own stunts, learning new skills and taking risks is what makes him a fabulous actor. He’s not a young man anymore but he’s still at full throttle, fair play Tom, I for one salute you 💙

@101Licious

Younger than me and I’m 37

@geekyfraulein Well that's good for them. What do you expect me to say?

@Álvaro A. Lorite Good for him

@Jonas Goos And yet millions of women (and men) totally would.

Tom Cruise, what a legend. So glad his film has done so well. Such a lovely man & brilliant actor.

“I don’t want to be plopped out” 😆

That was great from start to finish!!! Love them two together!!!

Tom needs his own show or something between movies , he's too entertaining.

Tom Cruise is a true badass. He’s one of the best and most dedicated actors out there.

My Dad was in the movie business and took me to over 20 premieres. I met so many movie stars during that time. But Tom was the most impressive by far. His character was a pleasant surprise and pleasure to witness. The majority of actors/actresses didn’t want to mingle at the after parties much or at all. He’s the only one that I’ve ever seen literally spend hours meeting and saying hi to people, literally a lined formed, he looked at each person in the eyes, making them feel like they were special and genuinely engaging with every single person. I asked my Dad about that and he said Tom considers the moments he shares with his fans and supporters as his duty as a lead an actor and to the film. Truly impressive man.

Tom Cruise is just fanatical levels of zealousness in everything the man does. Maybe he is gay and hides it through Scientology or has a superego that he needs to be supplanted via Scientology but his sheer dedication to mastering whatever it is he is...I'd say engaged, but that doesn't quite describe the level of dedication, passion and focus he just engrossed himself in a task.

Insanity is an ugly thing!

Good actor but horrible human being

I dont agree with the scientology shit all, and I dispise him because of it.. But, I can't help but respect the guy. I wish I could live that life. Minus the church

If i could choose an actor to hang out with for a day it would definitely be Cruise, he's a real character, seems genuine and fun to be around! Legend!

When Tom grabbed the toy and started running around the chairs, I realized that these two guys have too much time on their hands lolol!

*tom putting marshmallow on fire* ”this is us tomorrow” LMAOOOO

Well done - a movie production in itself with all the elements to be entertained and uplifted. Thanks Tom! Looking forward to Top Gun 3 or a derivative where the people/masses are liberated from those who wish to control/manipulate them.

Maverick goes on a mission to take-out Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum... thereby liberating the world.