Midway
Seen it?1976 | 132 min | Action, Drama, History, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 25 times its budget, but middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved A Bridge Too Far or Greyhound, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$100 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 153K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Smight
- Charlton HestonCapt. Matthew Garth
- Henry FondaAdm. Chester W. Nimitz
- James CoburnCapt. Vinton Maddox
- Glenn FordRear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
- Hal HolbrookCmdr. Joseph Rochefort
- Robert MitchumVice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
- Toshirō MifuneAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto
- Cliff RobertsonCmdr. Jessop
- Robert WagnerLt.Cmdr. Blake
- Robert WebberAdmiral Jack Fletcher