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Independence Day
“The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.”
Independence Day (1996) is a action, adventure, science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.8/5, with 72% solving the puzzle and 28% failing it, making it the #104 mediumest puzzle of 215 in the archive. Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
2.8/5
Avg Score
72%
Solved
28%
Failed
365
Players
#104
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #217 · October 22, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
Earth faces a sudden global threat from the sky.
The Character (Clue 4)
A fighter pilot, a scientist, and the president all play key roles.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
Massive ships park over every major city.
The Twist (Clue 2)
A computer virus uploaded to the mothership saves the day.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Will Smith punches an alien and welcomes it to Earth on July 4th.
The answer
Independence Day
Cast
Will Smith as Capt. Steven HillerBill Pullman as President Thomas J. WhitmoreJeff Goldblum as David LevinsonMary McDonnell as Marilyn WhitmoreJudd Hirsch as Julius LevinsonRobert Loggia as General William GreyRandy Quaid as Russell CasseMargaret Colin as Constance Spano
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Independence Day hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Independence Day had an average score of 2.8/5. 72% of players solved it, while 28% failed — a medium puzzle.
- Who directed Independence Day?
- Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich.
- Who stars in Independence Day?
- Independence Day stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin.
- What genre is Independence Day?
- Independence Day is listed under Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
- Where does Independence Day rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Independence Day ranks #104 of 215 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).