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Reviewed on February 9, 2021
Independence Day(1996)
The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.
6.9(10,712)2h 25m1996-07-02
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Independence Day Synopsis
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Independence Day (1996) is a action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, released on July 2, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Mary McDonnell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 10,712 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Emmerich
- Writers:
- Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich
- Producers:
- Dean Devlin
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Walter Lindenlaub
- Composer:
- David Arnold
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Centropolis Entertainment
- Budget:
- $75,000,000
- Revenue:
- $817,400,891
- Status:
- Released
Independence Day (1996) Trailer
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Independence Day Videos & Clips
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Does Independence Day (1996) Still Hold Up?
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Independence Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Smith
as Capt. Steven Hiller
Bill Pullman
as President Thomas J. Whitmore
Jeff Goldblum
as David Levinson
Mary McDonnell
as Marilyn Whitmore
Judd Hirsch
as Julius Levinson
Robert Loggia
as General William Grey
Randy Quaid
as Russell Casse
Margaret Colin
as Constance Spano
James Rebhorn
as Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein
as Marty Gilbert
Adam Baldwin
as Major Mitchell
Brent Spiner
as Dr. Brackish Okun
Key crew
Directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, produced by Dean Devlin.
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Independence Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 10,712 ratings.
Kamurai
7/10Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. It's Will Smith fighting invading aliens, and Jeff Goldblum being almost annoyingly smart. The alien aspect of the movie and the story are all great, but there is also a lot of humanizing scenes to keep the audience reminded of for what the Terrans are fighting. I'm sure there is a supercut version that reduces the movie to 45-60 minutes of good old alien…
Reviewed on March 10, 2021
The Movie Mob
10/10**Disaster or alien movie (possibly even action movie) - it just doesn't get better than Independence Day! This 1996 sci-fi action blockbuster is one of the greatest of all time!** When you watch the mega-blockbusters of the 1990s and compare them to each other, it is easy to forget how groundbreaking they really were. Films like Jurassic Park and Independence Day were massively ahead of their time, winning all…
Reviewed on January 21, 2023
Andre Gonzales
8/10Very good movie. Funny as well with plenty of action. As they try to save the world from an alien invasion.
Reviewed on July 4, 2023
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Independence Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Independence Day online?
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Independence Day (1996) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Independence Day?
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The main cast of Independence Day (1996) includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell and Judd Hirsch. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich. 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 July 2, 1996 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Independence Day worth watching?
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Independence Day (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 10,712 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction 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.