Independence Daysaster
The battle for Earth begins
A straightforward alien-invasion action film that pairs an everyman hero with a scientist to save Earth, balancing spectacle with modest character stakes.
When Earth is attacked by a hostile alien force, a small town firefighter and a rogue SETI scientist team up to activate the only technology capable of defeating the invaders.
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