Val Kilmer’s legacy has lived on through the appreciation of his fans and co-stars. The actor passed away last week at the age of 65 after contracting pneumonia. In the wake of his death, several other major Hollywood talents have spoken up about Kilmer’s impact. The Godfather legend Francis Ford Coppola, who worked with Kilmer on Twixt, said the actor was “a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know.” Others who paid tribute to Kilmer included Josh Brolin, Matthew Modine, and Michael Mann.
These tributes have come alongside a reflection on his career. Mann, for example, worked with Kilmer on the iconic 1995 film Heat. That same year also featured his one-movie stint as the caped crusader in Batman Forever. Throughout his lifetime, Kilmer was able to work with some hugely famous directors, including Coppola, Mann, and Terrence Malick. Now, two of Kilmer’s biggest movies are trending on streaming as audiences pay tribute to the fallen star.
Tombstone & Top Gun Are Both Trending On Streaming
Kilmer’s Top Gun Character Ended Up Being His Last Role Later
Top Gun and Tombstone have made it onto the streaming charts. The former film was one of Kilmer’s first roles, originating the part of Iceman opposite Tom Cruise. Iceman would later become Kilmer’s last on-screen role, as 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick became his final film. Tombstone, on the other hand, was a 1993 epic Western directed by George P. Costamos. In addition to Kilmer, it featured a star-studded cast including Kurt Russell, Sam Elliot, Stephen Lang, and Bill Paxton.
Per FlixPatrol, Tombstone and Top Gun have charted on Prime Video following Kilmer’s tragic passing. At the time of writing, Tombstone currently sits in the no. 3 slot in the top 10 movies in the United States. The movie has climbed the charts, starting at no. 6 on the list on April 5. Tombstone is also no. 9 on Prime Video’s overall charts, which also include TV shows. Top Gun is also high in the top 10 for movies, sitting at no. 5.
What This Means For Val Kilmer’s Legacy
People Still Love These Kilmer Films
Both films are among the biggest in Kilmer’s career. Both movies did relatively well at the box office during the time of their release and led to some iconic performances from the actor. In that way, it is no surprise that these two films are resurfacing in the wake of his death. Their dominance just goes to show how impactful Kilmer was, as audiences continue to celebrate him.