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Independence Day

PG-1319962h 25mRoland Emmerich
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 59

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"The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered."

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.

ActionAdventureScience Fiction
SpacecraftShowdownIndependencePatriotismCountdownInvasionAlienUfoExtraterrestrialDisaster

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What is Independence Day (1996) about?

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…

Who stars in Independence Day?

Independence Day stars Will Smith (Capt. Steven Hiller), Bill Pullman (President Thomas J. Whitmore), Jeff Goldblum (David Levinson), Mary McDonnell (Marilyn Whitmore), Judd Hirsch (Julius Levinson). The film was directed by Roland Emmerich.

How long is Independence Day?

Independence Day has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG-13.

Is Independence Day worth watching?

Independence Day holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Action, Adventure, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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