Midway (2019 film)

Midway is a 2019 American war film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film is based on the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent Battle of Midway during World War II. It stars Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid, and Woody Harrelson.

The film primarily focuses on the perspectives of both American and Japanese naval officers and pilots, depicting the strategic planning, tactical execution, and human cost of the pivotal battle. It aims to portray the events leading up to the Battle of Midway, the battle itself, and its significance in turning the tide of the war in the Pacific.

Midway received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its visual effects and action sequences, while others criticized its historical inaccuracies and character development. Despite the mixed critical reception, the film performed reasonably well at the box office. Its depiction of the battle has been subject to historical scrutiny and debate among historians and military experts.