Independence Day(1996)
“The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$817M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$817M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Centropolis Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Independence Day?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Independence Day (1996).
What is Independence Day 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 circumstances.
Who directed Independence Day?▼
Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich and released in 1996. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is Independence Day?▼
Independence Day has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Independence Day?▼
The cast of Independence Day includes 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 and more.
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