Independence Day

July 1996

(932)

Synopsis

On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. First thought to be meteors, they are later revealed to be gigantic spacecraft, piloted by a mysterious alien species who have set out to launch an attack throughout the globe. On July 3rd, the aliens all but obliterate New York, Los Angeles, and Washington when a band of survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens. On July 4th, humanity fights for its freedom.

Reviews

4.5

932 total

5 587

4 261

3 55

2 17

1 12

Carol Buckland

Splendidly cheesy entertainment.

Lisa Schwarzbaum

It's the first futuristic disaster movie that's as cute as a button. Which, when all the special effects blow over, is what we Americans like in a monster hit.

David Ansen

If I were a 10-year-old boy, I'd probably think it was the coolest movie going.

Todd McCarthy

As unavoidably entertaining as it is hopelessly cornball.

Rita Kempley

Maybe the moviemakers' mission was to boldly go where everyone in Hollywood has gone before: the bank.

Jonathan Rosenbaum

The earnestness, the effects, and the notion of a whole world forgetting its differences to defeat a common foe carry a certain charm.

Critic reviews

Carol Buckland

Splendidly cheesy entertainment.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

It's the first futuristic disaster movie that's as cute as a button. Which, when all the special effects blow over, is what we Americans like in a monster hit.

Full Review

David Ansen

If I were a 10-year-old boy, I'd probably think it was the coolest movie going.

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Todd McCarthy

As unavoidably entertaining as it is hopelessly cornball.

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Rita Kempley

Maybe the moviemakers' mission was to boldly go where everyone in Hollywood has gone before: the bank.

Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

The earnestness, the effects, and the notion of a whole world forgetting its differences to defeat a common foe carry a certain charm.

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Everything feels anti-climactic after the fireworks, but the moral is clear: it's the end of the world as we know it. And we feel fine.

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User reviews

Bryan Counts July 4, 2014

One of the great classics Man...that president...if that was our real president...wishful thinking. Anyway this movie is too awesome not to watch. Will smith was acting like he was supposed to...with charisma...after earth I'm looking at you...Jeff goldblum was his normal self...and that president...man he was just like FORGET THE RULES LETS FIRE MY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE BECAUSE HES A WIMP AND GIVE THE MOST AWESOME SPEECH IN MOVIE HISTORY!!!!!! I VOTE THIS GUY AS OUR PRESIDENT INSTEAD OF OUR CURRENT WEASEL OF A "PRESIDENT"

Marcus Blackburn April 14, 2014

CHEESY AT TIMES BUT AN EXCELLENT MOVIE! CGI WAS FIRST RATE AND THE STORYLINE WAS COOL! I really like this movie the whole cast was great and the special effects were awesome! All the action sequences were top rate and visual delight. BRILLIANT! CLEVERLY DONE ACTION SCFI! WORTH WATCHING!

Deanna McV August 29, 2014

My most favorite movie of all... I always cry with the president's speech The President: Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in this history of mankind. Mankind -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps its fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution -- but from annihilation. We're fighting for our right to live, to exist. And should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!" Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!

Sonique Horne October 29, 2013

Excellent I love this movie so much I watch it alot the first time I saw it I got so scared I could feel my hart beat so hard and so fast. It made me so suspicious in almost every part of it.

Wolf Hentschel January 1, 2014

Makes you feel patriotic. One of those movies that is best to watch in summer to make you feel proud. Will Smith pulls off another solid performance with that blend of humor and acting strength that he is known for.

Marilyn Feliciano Vega August 28, 2014

Marvelous This is the best movie is a great movie and I have to admit that is the best of the best.

betsy hack July 16, 2014

All time favorite I have this movie a lot of times and I still laugh and enjoy the movie absolutely the best

Mark Roth July 7, 2014

mark a roth this movie was one of the first alien invasion movies with good effects and story line made a big star out of will smith always on TV during independence day almost 20 years old. no take me to your leader stuff?

Allen Connor July 8, 2014

One of the best I have 5 stand by movies I love to watch any time and this is on top.

Alden Mamann June 30, 2014

It's become a classic As hi tech as it is, it stands up to the test of time. Great cast.

Dayjon Allen February 22, 2014

Good movie Best movie in digitally mastered

Nelson Hicks September 21, 2014

Fantastic Full of patriotic spirit great munchies movie

keina kouzuki May 3, 2014

すごいけど個人的には好きじゃない日本で取り扱ってたら購入するけど

Sam Rothermel April 2, 2014

Goofy fun feature of alien annihilation Required for the silly Emmerich fans like me. Kinda set the standard for big, summer action flicks back in the day and still holds up for the most part.

Cynthia Franco July 4, 2013

My favorite movie This movie has it all, love, distruction and the coming together of humanity.

Mark Edward July 9, 2014

Completely overrated. Cookie cutter plot, one-dimensional characters, and plotholes the size of a collapsing star.

macro gears July 4, 2013

I wun Part 2 My favorite movie! ..I been waiting Part 2 for many years..If Will Smith dont wun in the movie get someone else!!!

Juan Olmos January 1, 2014

The best!! Since the first day I watched it, it has been my favorite movie!

Pablo Negrete July 3, 2014

I love this movie We play it on the 4th and this year it's on the big outdoor screen.

Rodney O Chadderton July 4, 2014

Awesomeness Seriously still relevant in this age of technology and one of the amazing speeches regarding the resilient ability of this nation.

Cast and credits

Actors	Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum
Director	Roland Emmerich

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

60%

Audio language

English (Stereo, 5.1 Surround)

Subtitles

English (United States)

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

Enabled

Run time

144 minutes

Rating

PG-13

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