Midway (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, Midway is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Jack Smight, running about 132 minutes. “A war's defining battle. A nation's defining moment.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Midway stars Charlton Heston as Capt. Matthew Garth, Henry Fonda as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, James Coburn as Capt. Vinton Maddox and Glenn Ford as Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Midway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midway (1976)?
- In US, Midway is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midway worth watching?
- Midway holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midway?
- Midway stars Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford and Hal Holbrook.
- When was Midway released?
- Midway was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.