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Independence Day

1996 · Movie · PG-13 · 145 min

★ 6.9(10,588)unSUB Rating

ActionAdventureScience Fiction

Strange phenomena erupt worldwide as massive alien spaceships ignite the skies and unleash terror in major cities. With global destruction looming over the Fourth of July weekend, an unlikely group must unite and act fast to stop an overwhelming force from wiping out humanity.

Also known as ID4 · Independence Day 3D

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Details
Years
1996
Release date
1996-06-25
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
145 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating (input)
6.9/10 (10,588 votes)
Box office
$817,400,891
Budget
$75,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this big, loud alien-invasion popcorn ride if you want nonstop excitement and heart; Not for you if you need deep storytelling, subtle dialogue, or strict credibility like Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith or War of the Worlds.

Pros: huge alien action; memorable cast; fun blockbuster energy | Cons: can feel cheesy; plot credibility issues; over-the-top humor

Themes

  • spacecraft
  • showdown
  • independence
  • patriotism
  • countdown
  • invasion
  • alien
  • ufo
  • extraterrestrial
  • disaster
  • creature
  • battle
  • +10 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1997
  • Amanda Award — Best Foreign Feature Film · 1997
  • Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 1997
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Kiss · 1997
  • Satellite Award — Best Editing · 1997
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  • Satellite Award — Best Visual Effects · 1997
  • Saturn Award — Best Director · 1997
  • Saturn Award — Best Science Fiction Film · 1997
  • Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1997 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Sound · 1997 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Sound · 1997 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Special Visual Effects · 1997 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1997 · nominated
  • Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Foreign Language Film · 1997 · nominated
  • Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 1997 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Breakthrough Performance · 1997 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Male Performance · 1997 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Kiss · 1997 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Action Sequence · 1997 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Movie · 1997 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Visual Effects · 1997 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Editing · 1997 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Roland Emmerich