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Independence Day

Independence Day (1996) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
69

Trying to find 'Independence Day' on your favorite screen? Figuring out where to stream, rent, buy, or watch where to rent or buy the Roland Emmerich directed movie can be confusing so we at Moviefone are here to so we’re here to take the guesswork out of it.

Below, you’ll find platforms and services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can find the right fit. 'Independence Day' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, AMC, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video in the US.

Here are a few key highlights to round things out about the 20th Century Fox, Centropolis Entertainment adventure flick. Independence Day starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 25 min. The release date of the movie is June 25th, 1996. The movie received a user score of 69/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 10,129 engaged users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."

'Independence Day' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 25th, 1996 - Buy Independence Day Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting June 27th, 2000 - Buy Independence Day DVD

Watch 'Independence Day' In Theaters

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Independence Day Movies

A series of science fiction action films that revolves around extraterrestrials invading Earth and seeking to eradicate mankind while the remaining human resistance uses everything at their disposal to defeat the invaders and take back the planet.