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Summary Mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors, uniting for...

Independence Day
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
59
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 367 User Ratings
7.1
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Summary Mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors, uniting for...

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
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11% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
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47% Positive
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42% Mixed
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11% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 367 User Ratings
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66% Positive
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28% Mixed
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Production Company Twentieth Century Fox, Centropolis Entertainment
Release Date Jul 3, 1996
Duration 2 h 25 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline We've always believed we weren't alone. On July 4th, we'll wish we were.
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 3 Wins & 11 Nominations
Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA
• 8 Wins & 8 Nominations