
Independence Day
PG-13, 1996, 20th Century Fox
Director:
Roland Emmerich
Starring:
Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Robert Loggia, Judd Hirsch, Bill Pullman, Randy Quaid
Plot:
The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors, uniting for one last strike against the invaders - before it's the end of mankind. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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World's cities destroyed in moments
Themes: Disaster, Helplessness, Hopelessness, Judgment Day, Terror
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Captain 'welcomes' alien to Earth
Themes: Bravery, Pride, Self-Indulgence, War
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President forced to nuke aliens
Themes: Confronting Evil, Leadership, War, Warning
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President's speech inspires frightened men
Themes: Courage, Encouragement, Leadership, Motivation, Unity
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Goofy pilot becomes unlikely hero
Themes: Determination, Loyalty, Patriotism, Self-Sacrifice, Underestimate, War
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Drunk pilot sprays wrong crop field
Themes: Alcoholism, Carelessness, Clueless, Foolishness, Mistakes
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Spaceship arrival causes mass panic
Themes: Fear, Panic, Surprise, Terror, Unexpected
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Distracted couple oblivious of spaceship
Themes: Alert, Distraction, Ignorance, Observation
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Wife chooses career offer over husband
Themes: Ambition, Career, Commitment, Divorce, Making a Difference, Marriage, Priorities
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Hopeless man told to remember blessings
Themes: Belief, Blaming God, Doubt, Facing Trials, Faith, Storms of Life, Suffering, Trusting God
