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Midway

6.619762h 12mPGMovieActionDramaHistory

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.

DirectorJack Smight
WriterDonald S. Sanford
ProducerWalter Mirisch

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Cast · Directed by Jack Smight

CHCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Capt. Matthew Garth
HFHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
JCJames Coburn
James Coburn
Capt. Vinton Maddox
GFGlenn Ford
Glenn Ford
Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
HHHal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort
RMRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
CRCliff Robertson
Cliff Robertson
Cmdr. Jessop
RWRobert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Lt.Cmdr. Blake
RWRobert Webber
Robert Webber
Admiral Jack Fletcher
JSJames Shigeta
James Shigeta
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo
PMPat Morita
Pat Morita
Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka

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Midway — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Midway?

Midway is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Midway on Netflix?

Yes — Midway is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Midway on Amazon Prime Video?

Midway isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Midway for free?

Midway is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is Midway based on a true story?

Yes — Midway is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).