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Independence Day (1996)
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📖 Story
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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Worth tryingFast-paced
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
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Best suited for13
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Independence Day is a 1996 film in the Action / Adventure category from United States. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman. Runtime: about 145 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 6.9/10.
Genre: Action / Adventure, Released in 1996, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 145 minutes, Starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman.
Runtime
145 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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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
Director: Roland Emmerich
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1What is movie Independence Day (1996)?
It is a movie released in 1996 within the Action, Adventure, Science Fiction category.
2What is the story of Independence Day?
Independence Day (1996) is a movie in the Action, Adventure, Science Fiction category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Independence Day online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Disney Plus.
4What is the rating of Independence Day?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 10,434 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Independence Day?
Its runtime is about 145 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Independence Day best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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6.9 / 10
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