Independence Day(1983)
A small town is a hard place to have a big dream.
Independence Day Synopsis
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Her real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.
Independence Day (1983) is a romance and drama film directed by Robert Mandel, released on January 21, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest and Cliff DeYoung. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mandel
- Writers:
- Alice Hoffman
- Producers:
- Daniel H. Blatt, Robert Singer
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher Jr.
- Composer:
- Charles Bernstein
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Independence Day (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Independence Day before you stream it.
Independence Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kathleen Quinlan
as Mary Ann Taylor
David Keith
as Jack Parker
Dianne Wiest
as Nancy Morgan
Cliff DeYoung
as Les Morgan
Frances Sternhagen
as Carla Taylor
Josef Sommer
as Sam Taylor
Bert Remsen
as Red Malone
Richard Farnsworth
as Evan
Anne Haney
as Rose Parker
Noble Willingham
as Andy Parker
Susan Ruttan
as Nurse
Cheryl Smith
as Ginny
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mandel, written by Alice Hoffman, produced by Daniel H. Blatt and Robert Singer.
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Independence Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Independence Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Independence Day online?
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Independence Day (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Independence Day?
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The main cast of Independence Day (1983) includes Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest, Cliff DeYoung and Frances Sternhagen. The film was directed by Robert Mandel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Independence Day released?
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Independence Day was released on January 21, 1983 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Independence Day worth watching?
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Independence Day (1983) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Independence Day?
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Yes. The official Independence Day trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.