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Midway

PG2h 12m1976Jack Smight
IMDb: 6.8/10Rotten: 39%Metacritic: 48/100
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"The glory, the suspense, the spectacular drama of the men who won the most decisive naval battle in our history!"

This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.

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World War IiU.s. NavyBased On True StoryBattle Of MidwayPacific WarSoldierAmericanPacific TheaterSea BattleNaval Warfare

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Frequently asked questions

What is Midway (1976) about?

This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.

Who stars in Midway?

Midway stars Charlton Heston (Capt. Matthew Garth), Henry Fonda (Adm. Chester W. Nimitz), James Coburn (Capt. Vinton Maddox), Glenn Ford (Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance), Hal Holbrook (Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort). The film was directed by Jack Smight.

How long is Midway?

Midway has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is Midway worth watching?

Midway holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 39. Fans of Action, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Midway?

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