Midway Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One battle turned the tide of war.

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Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

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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93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Midway.

Woody Harrelson
... Admiral Chester Nimitz

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Mandy Moore
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Luke Evans
... Commander Wade McClusky

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Aaron Eckhart
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Keean Johnson
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Tadanobu Asano
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Dennis Quaid
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Nick Jonas
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Ed Skrein
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Patrick Wilson
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Crew Behind the Film

The Midway behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Roland Emmerich last directed Moonfall and Independence Day Resurgence.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Screenwriter: Wes Tooke
Producers: Yu Dong
Roland Emmerich
Mark Gordon
Matt Jackson

Studios: Summit Entertainment; Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: AGC Studios; Bona Film Group; Centropolis Entertainment; The Mark Gordon Company

Production Details

What we know about the Midway movie production.

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).

Production Updates for Midway

Sep 2019

Completed

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

May 2019

Post-Production

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

Aug 2018

Production

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

May 2018

Pre-Production

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

May 2017

Pre-Production

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

May 2016

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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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: One battle turned the tide of war.
Also known as: Battle of the Midway
Language: English

All Trailers

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Official Trailer

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Official BTS “Real Wings”

Release Dates

When was the film released?

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