The Battle of Midway
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway is a 1942 English-language documentary and war film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, Donald Crisp. It has a runtime of 0h 18m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Hoopla.
The Battle of Midway was produced by United States Navy and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1942, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- James Kevin McGuinness, Dudley Nichols, John Ford
- Release date
- September 14, 1942
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- United States Navy
The Battle of Midway cast & crew
The Battle of Midway was directed by John Ford and written by James Kevin McGuinness, Dudley Nichols, and John Ford.
The cast features Henry Fonda as Narrator (voice), Jane Darwell as Narrator (voice), Donald Crisp as Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited), and Irving Pichel as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by John Ford, and it was produced by John Ford.
Is The Battle of Midway worth watching?
The Battle of Midway holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 81 ratings, a more divisive documentary films.
At 0h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war, The Battle of Midway is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Battle of Midway
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Cast of The Battle of Midway
Henry Fonda
Narrator (voice)
Jane Darwell
Narrator (voice)
Donald Crisp
Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Battle of Midway — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Battle of Midway in United States?
The Battle of Midway is streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Battle of Midway on IndieFlix?
Yes — The Battle of Midway is currently available on IndieFlix in United States.
▸What language is The Battle of Midway in?
The Battle of Midway is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway runs 0 hours 18 minutes (18 minutes).
▸What is The Battle of Midway rated?
The Battle of Midway is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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