Independence Day (also promoted as ID4) is a 1996 American science fiction action film [2][3] directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Emmerich and the film's producer Dean Devlin, and stars an …

Jul 3, 1996 · Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. …

Jul 3, 1996 · On July 4th, humanity fights for its freedom. When extraterrestrials arrive on Earth and threaten to wipe out the human race, it's up to a handful of survivors to stop them.

When aliens arrive in Earth's atmosphere and start blowing things up, a cocky pilot and a goofy scientist act to save humanity from destruction. Watch trailers & learn more.

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Independence Day (also known by its promotional abbreviation ID4) is a 1996 epic science fiction action film directed and co-written by Roland Emmerich and starring an ensemble cast that includes Jeff …

When extraterrestrials arrive on Earth and threaten to wipe out the human race, it's up to a handful of survivors - armed only with inferior technology, wits and courage - to stop them. Experience the sci-fi …

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Jul 2, 1996 · “Independence Day” is not just an inheritor of the 1950s flying saucer genre, it’s a virtual retread–right down to the panic in the streets, as terrified extras flee toward the camera and the …

Jul 7, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Independence Day movie series in chronological order, share key details about each film, and offer tips on how to enjoy this sci-fi saga.