Independence Day (1996)

The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.

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Domestic (37.5%)
$306,169,268

International (62.5%)
$511,231,623

Worldwide
$817,400,891

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Domestic DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Domestic Opening$50,228,264

Budget$75,000,000

Earliest Release DateJuly 3, 1996 (Domestic)

MPAAPG-13

Running Time2 hr 25 min

GenresAction Adventure Sci-Fi

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