Movie

Independence Day

“The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.”

★ 6.9(10,544)19962h 25m

Independence Day is streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Wonder Project Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roland Emmerich
Release date: 1996-07-02
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: English
Box office: $817,400,891
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Independence Day Collection

Independence Day — trailer

About Independence Day

Independence Day is a 1996 movie in the Action, Adventure and Science Fiction genres, directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 10,544 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Independence Day in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

spacecraftshowdownindependencepatriotismcountdowninvasionalienufoextraterrestrialdisastercreaturebattlealien invasionworld dominationarea 51

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Independence Day in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Independence Day on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Wonder Project Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Independence Day on Netflix?+

Independence Day is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Wonder Project Amazon Channel.

How long is Independence Day?+

Independence Day has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in Independence Day?+

Independence Day stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell and Judd Hirsch.

When did Independence Day come out?+

Independence Day is a 1996 movie directed by Roland Emmerich.

What genre is Independence Day?+

Independence Day is Action, Adventure and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Independence Day?+

Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich.