Main Character : Tom Cruise is the main character of the movie. He plays the character of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Info : The film draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of fighter pilots. Showcasing the challenges they face both in the cockpit and in their personal lives. Plot : After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. —krmanirethnam