Independence Day

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction · 1996PG-13

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.

Starring

Will Smith, Patrick Tatopoulos, Roland Emmerich, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Roland Emmerich, Mary McDonnell, Roland Emmerich, David Brenner, Judd Hirsch

Director

Roland Emmerich