Where to watch Independence Day (1996) tonight
Independence Day (1996) runs 2 h 25 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 10,882 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 25 min — ends 10:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Released
- July 2, 1996
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 10,882 votes
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Starring
- Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), TNT (subscription), TBS (subscription), tru TV (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Independence Day?
- Independence Day is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Independence Day rated?
- Independence Day is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Independence Day a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream Independence Day?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), TNT (subscription), TBS (subscription), tru TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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