Independence Day

Independence Day is a 1996 science fiction film about an alien invasion of Earth, focusing on a disparate group of individuals and families as they converge in the Nevada desert and, along with the rest of the human population, participate in a last-chance counterattack on July 4 – the same date as the Independence Day holiday in the United States. It was directed by Roland Emmerich, who co-wrote the script with producer Dean Devlin. While promot... More

Initial release date:

  • Jun 25, 1996

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 25 min

Produced by:

Also known as:

  • ID4,
  • Independence day film,
  • Independence Day,
  • A függetlenség napja,
  • Dan nezavisnosti,
  • День независимости,
  • Mera anexartisias,
  • Le jour de l'indépendence,
  • Kurtulus günü,
  • Independence Day, le jour de la riposte,
  • Independence day - Maailmojen sota,
  • Iseseisvuspäev,
  • Dia de la independencia,
  • Dia da Independência,
  • Ha-Yom Ha-Shlishi,
  • Dzien Niepodleglosci

Film

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich (German: [ˈʁoːlant ˈɛməʁɪç]) (born November 10, 1955) is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films, most of which are Hollywood productions filmed in English, have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide, more than those of any other European director. His films...

Tagline:

  • EARTH - Take a good look. It could be your last.
  • The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.
  • Don't make plans for August.
  • The Day We Fight Back.
  • WARNING! Your next stop my not be there. [poster on underground trains]
  • July 2nd, they arrive, July 3rd, they attack, July 4th is when the real fireworks begin.
  • We've always believed we weren't alone. On July 4th, we'll wish we were.

Cinematography:

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Release date(s):

  • Jul 3, 1996

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Music by:

Runtime:

Runtime Note
  • 2 h 25 min
  • Theatrical
  • 2 h 33 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 75,000,000

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Awards

Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects Winners

Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 2,564
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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