Independence Day
"The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered."
Originally released in 1996. Independence Day is a action/adventure film. directed by Roland Emmerich. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (10,140 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$817.4M
10.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $817,400,891
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Centropolis Entertainment
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 incr...
Who directed Independence Day?
Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich.
How long is Independence Day?
Independence Day has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Independence Day released?
Independence Day was released on June 25, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Independence Day?
The main cast of Independence Day includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch.
Is Independence Day worth watching?
Independence Day has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 10,140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.