Independence Day poster
6.9/10 1996 2h 25m Released

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.

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Top Cast

Will Smith
Will Smith
Capt. Steven Hiller
Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman
President Thomas J. Whitmore
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum
David Levinson
Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell
Marilyn Whitmore
Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Julius Levinson
Robert Loggia
Robert Loggia
General William Grey
Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Russell Casse
Margaret Colin
Margaret Colin
Constance Spano
James Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Marty Gilbert
Adam Baldwin
Adam Baldwin
Major Mitchell
Brent Spiner
Brent Spiner
Dr. Brackish Okun
James Duval
James Duval
Miguel
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Jasmine Dubrow
Lisa Jakub
Lisa Jakub
Alicia
Ross Bagley
Ross Bagley
Dylan

Reviews

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forever a classic!

Kamurai 7/10

Really 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…

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…

Andre Gonzales 8/10

Very good movie. Funny as well with plenty of action. As they try to save the world from an alien invasion.

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FAQ about Independence Day

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…
When was Independence Day released?
Independence Day was released in 1996.
What genres does Independence Day belong to?
Independence Day is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Independence Day?
The cast of Independence Day includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch.