Independence Day
“A small town is a hard place to have a big dream.”
Synopsis
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Her real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.
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Independence Day - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-23
Top Cast
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Kathleen Quinlan
Mary Ann Taylor
David Keith
Jack Parker
Dianne Wiest
Nancy Morgan
Cliff DeYoung
Les Morgan
Frances Sternhagen
Carla Taylor
Josef Sommer
Sam Taylor
Bert Remsen
Red Malone
Richard Farnsworth
Evan
Anne Haney
Rose Parker
Noble Willingham
Andy Parker
Susan Ruttan
Nurse
Cheryl Smith
Ginny
Scott Simpson
Youngest Morgan Child
David Dunard
Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Hoffman
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Independence Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mandel
Alice Hoffman
Charles Bernstein
Charles Rosher Jr.
Tina Hirsch, Dennis Virkler
Robert Singer, Daniel H. Blatt
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mandel
Director
Alice Hoffman
Writer
W. Stewart Campbell
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Robert Singer
Producer
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Day
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What is Independence Day about?
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Her real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.
Who directed Independence Day?
Independence Day was directed by Robert Mandel.
Who stars in Independence Day?
The principal cast of Independence Day includes Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest, Cliff DeYoung, Frances Sternhagen.
When was Independence Day released and how long is it?
Independence Day was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Independence Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Independence Day was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Independence Day?
Independence Day holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).