Independence Day, directed by Roland Emmerich, is a thrilling sci-fi action film that depicts humanity’s fight for survival against an alien invasion. As massive alien spaceships arrive on Earth and begin systematically destroying major cities, disparate groups of people come together to combat the extraterrestrial threat. Among them are U.S. President Thomas J. Whitmore, fighter pilot Captain Steven Hiller, and computer expert David Levinson. Through courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice, they devise a plan to launch a counterattack against the invaders using a computer virus. With pulse-pounding action sequences, groundbreaking visual effects, and a stirring portrayal of human resilience, Independence Day celebrates the indomitable spirit of humanity as it rallies together to defend its home planet and preserve its freedom.