Midway (1976): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Midway
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 1976
Duration: 132 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook

What Midway Is About

Jack Smight's account of the four days in June 1942 that turned the Pacific war stacks its deck with stars: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Robert Mitchum, and Toshiro Mifune on the Japanese side. What it does not have is much original combat footage. Long stretches of the battle are assembled from archive material, including John Ford's Oscar-winning 1942 short The Battle of Midway, which Ford shot on the island while being wounded. Cinemas ran it in Sensurround, pumping low frequency sound through the auditorium so explosions arrived as vibration rather than noise. Who it is for: viewers drawn to code breaking, guesswork and command decisions. Who it is not for: anyone who needs consistent image quality or a coherent invented drama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midway about?

Jack Smight's account of the four days in June 1942 that turned the Pacific war stacks its deck with stars: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Robert Mitchum, and Toshiro Mifune on the Japanese side. What it does not have is much original combat footage.

Where can I watch Midway?

Midway is available to watch on digital platforms such as AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Midway?

Midway runs for 132 minutes (2h 12m).

When did Midway come out?

Midway was released in 1976.

Who directed Midway?

Midway was directed by Jack Smight.

Who stars in Midway?

Midway stars Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford.

What is Midway's rating?

Midway holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.