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1970 · Movie · G · 144 min · ★ 7.2 · 52% critics

WarHistoryDrama

As tensions rise between the United States and Japan in 1941, diplomacy stalls and both militaries prepare for a conflict that feels increasingly inevitable. The story follows parallel planning, intelligence, and miscommunication on both sides in the days leading up to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that pulls America into World War II.

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Details
Years
1970
Release date
1970-01-26
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
144 min
Critic score
52/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (600 votes)
Budget
$25,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a measured, history-focused war film that shows both sides and builds toward large-scale action, similar in spirit to Midway; Not for you if you need constant thrills or a character-driven, emotional story.

Pros: balanced two-sided perspective; detailed lead-up tension; striking attack sequences | Cons: slow, procedural pacing; detached emotional tone; stiff, expository dialogue

Themes

  • japan
  • hawaii
  • world war ii
  • pearl harbor
  • u.s. navy
  • pacific war
  • soldier
  • japanese army
  • imperial japan
  • 1940s
  • informative

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 1971
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1971 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1971 · nominated

Cast & crew