2019 was a glorious year for movies, with nine different films eclipsing the fabled $1 billion mark at the box office, includingAvengers: Endgame,Spider-Man: Far From Home,Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and more. However, one film that only earned $127 million and was critically maligned but beloved by audiences has found success on streaming five years later.Woody Harrelsonstars alongsidePatrick WilsoninMidway, the WWII epic that recently began streaming on Netflix and has jumped to the #7 spot.Midway, simply put, tells the story of the Battle of Midway that took place in 1942, told by the leaders and sailors who fought in it. The film earned a 42% score from critics and a 92% rating from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Wes Tookewrote the screenplay forMidwayandRoland Emmerichdirected the film. Emmerich is known for his work on war and disaster films, includingThe Day After Tomorrow, the pandemic thriller starringJake Gyllenhaalthat has been a streaming hit of late, and he also worked on10,000 BC, the historical fantasy adventure film following a mammoth hunter in 10,000 BC. Some of Emmerich’s most famous work came from directingIndependence DayandIndependence Day: Resurgence.Will Smithstarred in the first alien invasion film but did not return for the sequel and was replaced in the lead role byLiam Hemsworth. Emmerich also worked with hisMidwaystar Patrick Wilson several years later onMoonfall, the sci-fi disaster epic that also starsHalle Berryand is still missing a streaming home.
What Else Have the Stars of ‘Midway’ Been in Recently?
Patrick Wilson is an acclaimed horror actor known for his work inThe Conjuringfranchise, but he’s also worked on other scary terrors such asAnnabelle Comes Home,Insidious: The Red Door, andThe Nun II. He also made waves for his role oppositeJason Momoain bothAquamanmovies. As for Harrelson, he’s known for his role oppositeMatthew McConaugheyin the first season ofTrue Detective, but he also recently teamed up withScarlett JohanssonandChanning TatumforFly Me to the Moon, which was a few years after playing the famous comic book role of Cletus Kasady, aka Carnage, inVenom: Let There Be Carnage.
Midwaystars Woody Harrelson and Patrick Wilson and was directed by Roland Emmerich. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchMidwayonNetflix.
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