Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Independence Day' right now, here are some important things to know about the Warner Bros. Pictures drama flick. Independence Day starring Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest, Cliff DeYoung has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min. The release date of the movie is January 21st, 1983. is based on verified
Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Mary Ann's real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind."
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'Independence Day' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on January 21st, 1983
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
October 20th, 2015
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