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rated 8

8.5, epic history movie, and led by a great actor that made me feel every moment he was involved.

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Roland Emmerich
Director
Woody Harrelson
As Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
Jun Kunimura
As Vice Admiral Chūichi Nagumo
Dennis Quaid
As Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey
Tadanobu Asano
As Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
Patrick Wilson
As Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton
Etsushi Toyokawa
As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Mark Rolston
As Ernest King

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"Midway" tells the story of an epic battle that changed the course of history. After Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States is drawn into World War II. The Japanese navy, led by Admiral Yamamoto, plans to invade Midway Island, but the American naval intelligence officer, Lieutenant Commander Edwin T. Layton, intercepts their signals and warns the U.S. Pacific Fleet commander-in-chief, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, of the impending attack. The Americans prepare for a counterattack led by naval aviator Lieutenant Richard "Dick" Best and his Air Group from the USS Enterprise. The Battle of Midway ensues with intense air and sea battles between the two nations' forces with both sides suffering heavy losses but ultimately resulting in a decisive victory for America that turns the tide in favor of their allies over Japan."

Where can I stream Midway? Toggle content

You can stream Midway on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Midway? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Midway include All Quiet on the Western Front, Free State of Jones, The Forgotten Battle, Blitz, Napoleon, The Outpost.

When was Midway released in theaters? Toggle content

Midway was released in theaters on November 7, 2019.