Independence Day

Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum

It is an ordinary summer day. But then, without warning, something very extraordinary happens. Enormous shadows fall across the land. Strange atmospheric phenomena, ominous and mesmerizing, surface ar...( read more  read more... )ound the globe. All eyes turn upward. The question of whether we're alone in the universe has finally been answered. And, in a matter of minutes, the lives of every person across the globe are forever changed. With the fate of our planet at stake, the Fourth of July is about to take on an entirely new meaning. No longer will it be an American holiday. It will be known as the day the entire world fought back. The day we did not go gentle into the good night... The day all of us on planet Earth celebrated our independence day.

Flixster Users

75% liked it

Critics

62% liked it

PG-13, 2 hrs. 15 min.

Directed by: Roland Emmerich

Released: July 2, 1996

Invite friends to see

DVD Released: June 27, 2000

Recommend it Add to Favorites

Your Rating



clear rating

Top Flixster Reviews


  • October 9, 2006
    Ths movie made Will Smith, the undisputed name in box office blockbusters.
  • June 14, 2009
    Even though I'm not terribly fond of this movie, I think I've seen it about 10 times already. My husband loves watching Will Smith kick ET's ass.
  • May 31, 2009
    It's an ultra-spectacular cosmic adventure. It's War Of the Worlds for the 90's. A mind-blowing good time. An awsome and incrediablely fun movie. Unforgettable and very unmissable. A pure exhilerating rollar-coaster ride of non-stop explosive action, gigantic thrills, smart humor... ...( read more )
  • May 6, 2009
    Never did like this sci-fi B-movie romp, the effects are very good and actually do look real amazingly, despite some huge cgi usage, it does out do many modern films even today. The aliens are quite original looking although a hint of Giger's Alien are present and their space cra... ...( read more )
  • April 24, 2009
    "The LAPD is asking Los Angelenos not to fire their guns at the visitor spacecraft. You may inadvertently trigger an interstellar war."

    Roland Emmerich's prototype of a summer blockbuster has in 13 years lost some of its appeal but is, despite the supersized holes in common logi... ...( read more )
  • July 4, 2009
    The question of whether we're alone in the universe has finally been answered on the ordinary summer day of July 2. Without warning, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. Only did the military learned that a number of enormous... ...( read more )

Critic Reviews


View more Independen... reviews at RottenTomatoes.com
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The picture is ultimately fun, thanks mostly to the colorful characters and the mock-hero ic spirit that kicks in full-throttle after the world has almost been destroyed. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The aliens, when we finally see them, are a serious disappointment; couldn't they think of anything more interesting than octopus men? full review

Comments


  • karthu1993
    May 2, 2008
    Enjoyable.
  • orinedlook
    March 29, 2008
    Well, I like everything about that movie though it ain't ''Alien''. xxxxx
  • yanski95
    December 18, 2007
    This is a great movie,, Will Smith was a *bam* there,, awesome!!!LOVE IT!!
  • Aritosgold
    November 7, 2007
    A must see very good;;
  • pimplalo
    March 8, 2007
    cool movie
  • jbpelican
    August 18, 2006
    This was awsome, especially the air battles which will keep you entertained every second. Not unlike the rest of the movie really.

    Justins Best Bit: Alien: "Graaaaah!!!!!"
    Will Smith: *punch* "Welcome to Earth!"

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Video Requires Latest Version of Adobe Flash:

Get Adobe Flash player

Official Trailer

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • The Day After Tomorrow
    The Day After Tomorrow (66%)
  • X-Men: The Last Stand
    X-Men: The Last Stand (68%)
  • The Fifth Element
    The Fifth Element (68%)
  • Dead Man Walking
    Dead Man Walking (37%)

Theater Showtimes & TV Listings


Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin