Independents' Day (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2016, Independents' Day is an action and science fiction film directed by Laura Beth Love, running about 91 minutes. “On July 4th, the revolution begins, again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aliens invade, this time delivering a clear ultimatum. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the U.S. President and citizens decide if these aliens are to be trusted… or feared.
Who’s in it. Independents' Day stars Fay Gauthier as President Raney, Sal Landi as General Roundtree, William Castrogiovanni as Major Fry / Fighter Pilot and Jacquelin Arroyo as Red / Fighter Pilot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Independents' Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Independents' Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Independents' Day tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Independents' Day (2016)?
- In US, Independents' Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Independents' Day worth watching?
- Independents' Day holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Independents' Day?
- Independents' Day stars Fay Gauthier, Sal Landi, William Castrogiovanni, Jacquelin Arroyo and Brian Tyler Cohen.
- When was Independents' Day released?
- Independents' Day was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.