The Battle of Midway
Seen it?1942 | 18 min | Documentary, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 the curious and history buffs. If you loved They Shall Not Grow Old or For Sama, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Documentary Feature Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- Henry FondaNarrator (voice)
- Jane DarwellNarrator (voice)
- Donald CrispMain Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Irving PichelNarrator (voice) (uncredited)