The original film starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer saw a 3D re-release in theaters shortly after 2011 (in early 2013).

The 2011 film "Top Gun" was a highly anticipated sequel to the iconic 1986 movie of the same name. The original film, starring Tom Cruise as the charismatic and confident Maverick, became a cultural phenomenon and a staple of 80s pop culture. The sequel, released 25 years after the original, aimed to recapture the magic of the first film with a new cast of characters. In this article, we'll take a look back at the talented ensemble that made up the .

And that, dear reader, is the story of the Top Guns 2011 cast—the greatest action movie you’ll never see, and the family that fell apart before they ever got to fly together.