Independence Day (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Independence Day |
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| Directed by | Roland Emmerich |
| Produced by | Dean Devlin |
| Written by | Dean Devlin Roland Emmerich |
| Starring | Will Smith Bill Pullman Jeff Goldblum Mary McDonnell Judd Hirsch Robert Loggia Randy Quaid Margaret Colin Vivica A. Fox |
| Music by | David Arnold |
| Cinematography | Karl Walter Lindenlaub |
| Editing by | David Brenner |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | July 2, 1996 |
| Running time | 145 min. (Theatrical) 153 min. (Special Edition) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$70–75 million |
| Money made | Domestic: US$306,169,268 Worldwide: US$817,400,891 |
Independence Day is an American science fiction action movie. It is about a group of people who try to stop aliens from taking over the world. The movie stars Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Will Smith. It was a very popular movie when it came out.
A sequel called Independence Day: Resurgence was released on June 24, 2016.
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What's the Movie About?
Independence Day tells the story of an alien invasion. Huge alien spaceships arrive on Earth and hover over major cities. At first, people are curious, but soon the aliens attack. They destroy famous landmarks and cause a lot of damage.
Fighting Back Against the Aliens
The movie follows several characters as they try to survive and fight back.
- David Levinson (played by Jeff Goldblum) is a smart scientist. He discovers that the aliens are planning a worldwide attack.
- Steven Hiller (played by Will Smith) is a brave fighter pilot. He becomes a key part of the human resistance.
- President Thomas Whitmore (played by Bill Pullman) is the President of the United States. He must lead the world's people in this huge battle.
These characters, along with many others, work together. They come up with a plan to defeat the aliens. The final battle takes place on July 4th, which is Independence Day in the United States. This day becomes a symbol of Earth's fight for freedom.
Who Are the Main Stars?
The movie features a strong cast of actors.
- Will Smith plays Captain Steven Hiller. He is a skilled pilot who helps lead the fight.
- Jeff Goldblum plays David Levinson. He is a computer expert who finds a weakness in the alien technology.
- Bill Pullman plays President Thomas Whitmore. He gives a famous speech that inspires everyone to fight.
Other important actors include Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, and Vivica A. Fox.
Behind the Scenes
The movie was directed by Roland Emmerich and produced by Dean Devlin. They also wrote the story together. Independence Day was known for its amazing special effects for the time. It showed huge explosions and detailed alien spaceships.
The movie was released on July 2, 1996. It quickly became one of the highest-grossing movies ever. It earned over $817 million worldwide. This made it a huge summer blockbuster. The film's success showed how much people enjoyed big action movies with exciting stories.
