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1996 · 145 min · PG-13

Independence Day

Directed by Roland Emmerich · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Independence Day (1996) is a Action film, directed by Roland Emmerich set in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Nevada during the 1990s. It runs 145 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A alien invasion and disaster, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of survival play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
David Arnold
Cinematography
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Cast
Will SmithBill PullmanJeff GoldblumMary McDonnellJudd HirschRobert LoggiaRandy QuaidMargaret Colin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.Nevada
Setting
UrbanDesert
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien InvasionDisaster
Themes
Survival
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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