Independence Day (1996)
Independence Day is a 1996 action movie directed by Roland Emmerich, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum.
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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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.
When was Independence Day released?
Independence Day was released on 25 June 1996.
How long is Independence Day?
Independence Day runs 2h 25m.
Who made Independence Day?
Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Where can I watch Independence Day?
Independence Day is available on Hulu, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Independence Day
Stream: Hulu, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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