Independence Day: Resurgence (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, Independence Day: Resurgence is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 120 minutes. “We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Who’s in it. Independence Day: Resurgence stars Liam Hemsworth as Jake Morrison, Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson, Jessie T. Usher as Dylan Hiller and Bill Pullman as President Whitmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Independence Day: Resurgence has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $389.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Independence Day: Resurgence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Independence Day: Resurgence 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 Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)?
- In US, Independence Day: Resurgence is available to stream on Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Independence Day: Resurgence worth watching?
- Independence Day: Resurgence holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Independence Day: Resurgence?
- Independence Day: Resurgence stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman and Maika Monroe.
- When was Independence Day: Resurgence released?
- Independence Day: Resurgence was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.