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Midway

1976Movie2 h 12 minPG

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic485.7Rotten Tomatoes39%71%

An epic, thrilling action movie about war and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • WWII Naval Drama
  • Historical Military Epic
  • Intense Air Combat
  • Strategic Warfare
  • Large-Scale Spectacle
  • Patriotic Themes
  • Heroism & Sacrifice
  • Turning Point Battle
  • Classic War Film

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Jack Smight
Written by
Donald S. Sanford
Produced by
Walter Mirisch
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

June 18, 1976 · 2 h 12 min · PG

Released
June 18, 1976
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
72 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Midway?"

Questions about Midway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midway?

Netflix

In the United States, Midway streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Midway worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Midway okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Midway?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Midway a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$100 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 25.0 times its budget.