Where to Watch Independence Day (1996)

Want to watch 'Independence Day' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Roland Emmerich-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do the work for you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Independence Day' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Independence Day' right now, here are some specifics about the 20th Century Fox, Centropolis Entertainment adventure flick.

Released June 25th, 1996, 'Independence Day' stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell The PG-13 movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 25 min, and received a user score of 69 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 9,699 well-known users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances."

'Independence Day' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on NBC, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, and Apple TV .