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10 Best Movies Like Midway

If you loved Midway, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Midway

Midway

2019★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Action & History & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds....

#2
The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

1998★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Drama & History & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War ...

#3
They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

1945★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however...

#4
Sink the Bismarck!

Sink the Bismarck!

1960★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Ti...

#5
The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Drama & History & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life misera...

#6
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Midway for fans of Action & Drama & History & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

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