Film · 1996

Independence Day

Name: Independence Day
Director: Roland Emmerich
Genre: Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Released: 1996
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Vivica A. Fox, Margaret Colin

by Roland Emmerich

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1996
Director: Roland Emmerich
Genres: Science fiction Thriller Action Adventure
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 25 min

Cast

Will Smith
Jeff Goldblum
Mary McDonnell
Vivica A. Fox
Margaret Colin
Harry Connick
Bill Pullman
Randy Quaid

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (1997)
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film (1997)
MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (1997)
Saturn Award for Best Director (1997)
Satellite Award for Best Editing (1997)
Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie (1997)
Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects (1997)
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1997)

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Sound (1997)
Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film (1997)
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (1997)
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1997)
MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance (1997)
MTV Movie Award for Best Movie (1997)
BAFTA Award for Best Sound (1997)
MTV Movie Award for Best Action Sequence (1997)
BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects (1997)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 89686

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)