Where to Watch Independence Day (1996) in Australia

What it's about

On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. It is soon learned by the military that a number of enormous objects are on a collision course with Earth. At first thought to be meteors, they are later revealed to be gigantic spacecraft, piloted by a mysterious alien species. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less than a day. On July 3rd, the aliens all but obliterate New York, Los Angeles and Washington, as well as Paris, London, Houston and Moscow. The survivors set out in convoys towards Area 51, a strange government testing ground where it is rumored the military has a captured alien spacecraft of their own. The survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens, and July 4th becomes the day humanity will fight for its freedom. July 4th is their Independence Day...

Cast and crew

Director

Roland Emmerich

Writer

Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich

Starring

Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum

Details

Release date

Jul 3, 1996

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$306,169,268

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 35 wins & 35 nominations total

Where to Watch Independence Day (1996) in Australia — common questions

Where to watch Independence Day in Australia?

Independence Day is available with a subscription or to buy in Australia. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (4K). Buy the movie on Apple TV Store (4K) and Prime Video (4K).

Can I stream Independence Day or do I have to rent it in Australia?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (4K). Buy the movie on Apple TV Store (4K) and Prime Video (4K).

Can I watch Independence Day for free in Australia?

We have not confirmed a free option for Independence Day in Australia.