Independence Day (1996)

On July 2, communications systems all over the world break down as a result of a strange atmospheric phenomenon. Immediately afterwards, it is announced by the armed forces that huge objects are approaching the earth. Objects originally thought to be meteorites are revealed to be giant spaceships under the command of mysterious aliens.

After all attempts to communicate with aliens fail, former scientist David Levinson, now a cable technician, realizes that aliens will launch a massive attack on landmarks in less than a day.

On the 3rd of July, aliens do indeed attack New York, Los Angeles and Washington. The survivors set out in convoys to the government's strange test area, called Area 51. Rumor has it that this place also includes a spaceship captured by the army on its own. The survivors hatch a plan to fight the aliens. July 4th will be the day when all humanity will fight for salvation....Show More