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10 Best Movies Like Independence Day

If you loved Independence Day, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Independence Day: Resurgence

Independence Day: Resurgence

2016•★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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 ...

#2
Men in Black

Men in Black

1997•★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth...

#3
I, Robot

I, Robot

2004•★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for t...

#4
Con Air

Con Air

1997•★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” pri...

#5
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982•★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his b...

#6
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002•★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence Day for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statemen...