Movie

The Battle of Midway

★ 5.9(81)194218m

The Battle of Midway is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Battle of Midway

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1942-09-14
Runtime: 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United States Navy

About The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway is a 1942 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by John Ford, starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and Donald Crisp. It has a runtime of 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 81 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Battle of Midway in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Henry Fonda

Narrator (voice)

Jane Darwell

Narrator (voice)

Donald Crisp

Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Irving Pichel

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

world war iibattle of midwaypacific warpacific theaternaval warfareshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Battle of Midway in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Battle of Midway on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD.

Is The Battle of Midway on Netflix?+

The Battle of Midway is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is The Battle of Midway?+

The Battle of Midway has a runtime of 18 minutes (18 minutes).

Who stars in The Battle of Midway?+

The Battle of Midway stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, Donald Crisp and Irving Pichel.

When did The Battle of Midway come out?+

The Battle of Midway is a 1942 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is The Battle of Midway?+

The Battle of Midway is Documentary and War film.

Who directed The Battle of Midway?+

The Battle of Midway was directed by John Ford.