The Battle of Midway (1942)

Description: 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.
Director: John Ford
Producer: john ford
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User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 133 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:13:04
Genre: Documentary War
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Actors


Henry Fonda
Jane Darwell
Donald Crisp
Irving Pichel

User Reviews

wallace worsley
Excellent performances all around.
monte brice
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
w merle connell
I found it difficult to stay invested.
steve sekely
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
r john hugh
I found it difficult to stay invested.
ray taylor
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
albert parker
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
bruce mitchell
Poorly executed with weak performances.
john o'connor
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
alfred e green
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
leslie s hiscott
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
peter bogdanovich
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
spencer gordon bennet
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
ewing scott
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
richard ashe
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
george seaton
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
john sturges
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
kenneth hartford
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
alan james
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
george cukor
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.

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