Tom Cruise as Maverick

Kelly McGillis as Charlie

Val Kilmer as Ice

Anthony Edwards as Goose

Tom Skerritt as Viper

Michael Ironside as Jester

John Stockwell as Cougar

Barry Tubb as Wolfman

Rick Rossovich as Slider

Tim Robbins as Merlin

Clarence Gilyard Jr. as Sundown

Whip Hubley as Hollywood

James Tolkan as Stinger

Meg Ryan as Carole

Adrian Pasdar as Chipper

Randall Brady as Lt. Davis

Duke Stroud as Air Boss Johnson

Brian Sheehan as Sprawl

Ron Clark as Inquiry Commander

Frank Pesce as Bartender

Pete Pettigrew as Perry Siedenthal

Troy Hunter as Radio Operator

Linda Rae Jurgens as Mrs. Metcalf

T.J. Cassidy as Admiral T.J. Cassidy