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Independence Day: Resurgence

2016Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic324.5Rotten Tomatoes29%30%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about the future and war, with standout sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.

We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

Feels like

  • Blockbuster Sci-Fi Action
  • Massive Scale Destruction
  • Global Military Response
  • Nostalgic Sequel Energy
  • High-Octane Space Combat
  • Visual Effects Showcase
  • Formulaic Heroics
  • Loud and Explosive
  • Alien Invasion Revisited

Cast

24 of 62

Crew

Directed by
Roland Emmerich
Written by
Roland Emmerich, Nicolas Wright, James A. Woods
Produced by
Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, Harald Kloser
Music by
Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander

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Facts

June 22, 2016 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
June 22, 2016
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$165 million
Box office
$390 million
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Never Recycle a Building, Badass Family, Curb-Stomp Battle +9

  • Never Recycle a Building
  • Badass Family
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Moment Killer
  • Slobs Versus Snobs
  • Elites Are More Glamorous
  • Imported Alien Phlebotinum
  • Trying Not to Cry
  • Invisibility Cloak
  • Hollywood Tactics
  • Forever War
  • Sequel Escalation

12 of 173 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Independence Day: Resurgence?"

Questions about Independence Day: Resurgence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Independence Day: Resurgence?

fuboTVFXNow

In the United States, Independence Day: Resurgence streams on fuboTV and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Independence Day: Resurgence worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Independence Day: Resurgence a sequel?

  1. Independence Day (1996)
  2. Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Independence Day (1996).

Is Independence Day: Resurgence okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Independence Day: Resurgence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Independence Day: Resurgence scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Independence Day: Resurgence use?

Never Recycle a BuildingBadass FamilyCurb-Stomp BattleMoment KillerSlobs Versus SnobsElites Are More GlamorousImported Alien PhlebotinumTrying Not to CryInvisibility CloakHollywood TacticsForever WarSequel Escalationand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 tropes for it, including Never Recycle a Building, Badass Family, and Curb-Stomp Battle.