Independence Day
“The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-26
Top Cast
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Will Smith
Capt. Steven Hiller
Bill Pullman
President Thomas J. Whitmore
Jeff Goldblum
David Levinson
Mary McDonnell
Marilyn Whitmore
Judd Hirsch
Julius Levinson
Robert Loggia
General William Grey
Randy Quaid
Russell Casse
Margaret Colin
Constance Spano
James Rebhorn
Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein
Marty Gilbert
Adam Baldwin
Major Mitchell
Brent Spiner
Dr. Brackish Okun
James Duval
Miguel
Vivica A. Fox
Jasmine Dubrow
Lisa Jakub
Alicia
Ross Bagley
Dylan
Mae Whitman
Patricia Whitmore
Bill Smitrovich
Captain Watson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$817.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.9x
+$742.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin
- Original Score
- David Arnold
- Original Title
- Independence Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $817.4M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Centropolis Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Emmerich
Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin
David Arnold
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
David Brenner
Dean Devlin, Ute Emmerich, Roland Emmerich, William Fay
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Roland Emmerich
Screenplay
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Oliver Scholl
Production Design
Roland Emmerich
Director
David Brenner
Editor
Dean Devlin
Screenplay
Dean Devlin
Producer
Patrick Tatopoulos
Production Design
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Volker Engel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Douglas Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Independence Day?
Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in Independence Day?
The principal cast of Independence Day includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch.
When was Independence Day released and how long is it?
Independence Day was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Independence Day?
Independence Day had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $817.4M at the worldwide box office (10.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Independence Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Independence Day was composed by David Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Independence Day?
Independence Day holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).