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Midway Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One battle turned the tide of war.

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Midway

Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 Theaters

Director: Roland Emmerich

Starring: Woody Harrelson Mandy Moore Luke Evans Aaron Eckhart Keean Johnson

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
The four-day battle in 1942 took place six months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, and saw the U.S. Navy decisively defeat an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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Who stars in Midway – Cast List

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Who is making Midway – Crew List

A look at Midway behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roland Emmerich last helmed Moonfall and Independence Day Resurgence.

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Yu Dong
Roland Emmerich
Mark Gordon
Matt Jackson

Production – What we know about the Midway

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Key Facts

  • Luke Evans will play Commander Wade McClusky, who would go on to win a Naval Cross for his role in Midway (Hollywood Reporter, 7/3/18).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Completed

Changed Midway movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shoot is due to get under way on September 5, 2018 in Honolulu.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Starts filming August 16, 2018 with destinations including Hawaii and Canada.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Roland Emmerich is planning a movie about 1942’s Battle of the Midway.

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Runtime
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Tagline
One battle turned the tide of war.
Also known as
Battle of the Midway

Language
English
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Midway Release Date: When was the film released?

Midway was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 8 , 2019. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Last Christmas, Primal and Playing With Fire.

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Midway is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Midway today on Amazon.

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Q&A: Asked about Midway

Does the movie follow historical facts about the battle of Midway? Oct. 15, 2019
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