Independence Day: Resurgence
Two decades after humanity’s first alien invasion, Earth’s united armies face an even larger extraterrestrial assault that threatens to overwhelm the planet.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- bombastic
- propulsive
- patriotic
- summer blockbuster night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel to be a thin, formulaic repetition of its predecessor that delivers large visual effects but lacks the original's novelty and charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story takes place two decades after the earlier invasion and introduces an alien mothership described as more than twice the size of the previous one.
The central threat is an immense alien mothership and the film is built around global armies confronting an overwhelming invasion.
The world's armies must band together to defend Earth from a renewed alien attack.
The premise, reviews, and blockbuster structure emphasize uncomplicated action entertainment and large-scale effects.
Films like Independence Day: Resurgence, and why
Independence Day
large-scale alien invasion spectacle, global military response, and patriotic blockbuster tone
War of the Worlds
high-concept extraterrestrial threat, ensemble heroics, and effects-driven disaster action
Battle: Los Angeles
planetary-scale science fiction combat, international cooperation, and oversized visual destruction
The 5th Wave
popcorn science fiction action centered on humanity uniting against an overwhelming alien force
Movie Details
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Release Date
- 2016-06-22
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (6624)
Cast
- Liam Hemsworth
- Jeff Goldblum
- Jessie T. Usher
- Bill Pullman
- Maika Monroe
- Travis Tope
- AngelaBaby
- Charlotte Gainsbourg
- Judd Hirsch
- William Fichtner
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Independence Day: Resurgence about?
- Two decades after humanity’s first alien invasion, Earth’s united armies face an even larger extraterrestrial assault that threatens to overwhelm the planet.
- What is Independence Day: Resurgence like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Independence Day: Resurgence as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Independence Day: Resurgence violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Independence Day: Resurgence as moderate.
- What did critics think of Independence Day: Resurgence?
- Critics broadly found the sequel to be a thin, formulaic repetition of its predecessor that delivers large visual effects but lacks the original's novelty and charm.
- Which films are like Independence Day: Resurgence?
- Films with a similar feel include Independence Day, War of the Worlds, Battle: Los Angeles, and The 5th Wave.
- How long is Independence Day: Resurgence?
- Independence Day: Resurgence runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Independence Day: Resurgence?
- In United States, Independence Day: Resurgence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
