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Midway

Midway

War · History · Drama · 2019

The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.

Movie details

Midway

“One battle turned the tide of war.”

2019 War · History · Drama 2h 18m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

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The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.

CriticWise case file

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Written by

Wes Tooke

Ed Skrein

Ed Skrein

Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Best

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Commander Wade McClusky

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore

Anne Best

Luke Kleintank

Luke Kleintank

Lieutenant Clarence Earle Dickinson

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey

Court is in session

Put Midway on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.