Independence Day (1996)
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.
Cast
- Will Smith - Capt. Steven Hiller
- Bill Pullman - President Thomas J. Whitmore
- Jeff Goldblum - David Levinson
- Mary McDonnell - Marilyn Whitmore
- Judd Hirsch - Julius Levinson
- Robert Loggia - General William Grey
- Randy Quaid - Russell Casse
- Margaret Colin - Constance Spano
- James Rebhorn - Albert Nimzicki
- Harvey Fierstein - Marty Gilbert
Screenplay
- Roland Emmerich (Screenplay)
- Dean Devlin (Screenplay)
Themes
Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys
Keywords
spacecraft, showdown, independence, patriotism, countdown, invasion, alien, ufo, extraterrestrial, creature, battle, alien invasion, world domination, area 51, human vs alien
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Independence Day?
- Independence Day stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia.
- How long is Independence Day?
- Independence Day has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Independence Day?
- Independence Day is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Independence Day?
- Independence Day had a budget of $75M.
- How much did Independence Day gross?
- Independence Day grossed $817M worldwide.
- Where was Independence Day produced?
- Independence Day was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Independence Day?
- The themes of Independence Day include: Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys.