---
title: "Independents' Day"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/independents-day-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 401132
imdb_id: "tt5720450"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Independents' Day (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/independents-day-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Independents' Day" (2017).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit any detail not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Independents' Day
Year: 2017 (per prompt) / 2016 (per sources [1], [3], [4]). *Note: The prompt says "Independents' Day (2017)", but Source [1] says 06/07/2016, Source [3] says 2016, Source [4] says 2016. I will stick to the information provided in the sources regarding the year if there is a conflict, but the prompt asks for an overview of the film "Independents' Day" (2017). Wait, Source [1] lists it as 2017 in the title line but the date is 06/07/2016. Source [3] says 2016. I will use the year 2016 as indicated in the text of the sources to be safe, or simply refer to it as the film "Ind

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, FlixFling, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Laura Beth Love
- **Networks / Studios**: Slightly Distorted Productions, The Asylum

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fay Gauthier** as *President Raney*
- **Sal Landi** as *General Roundtree*
- **William Castrogiovanni** as *Major Fry / Fighter Pilot*
- **Jacquelin Arroyo** as *Red / Fighter Pilot*
- **Brian Tyler Cohen** as *Ari / Fighter Pilot*
- **Johnny Rey Diaz** as *Captain Goddard*
- **Jude B. Lanston** as *Agent Taylor*
- **Paul Piercy** as *Militia Sniper*
- **Kurt Sinclair** as *President Oliver*
- **Laura Beth Love** as *Fighter Pilot*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Independents' Day online?
Independents' Day is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Independents' Day worth watching?
Independents' Day holds a community rating of 3.9/10 based on 29 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Independents' Day and when was it released?
Independents' Day is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Independents' Day?
Independents' Day was directed by Laura Beth Love.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Independents' Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/401132)
- [Independents' Day (2017) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/401132-independents-day/cast)
- [Independents' Day - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independents%27_Day)
- [Independents' Day (Video 2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5720450/fullcredits/)
- [Independents' Day (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/independents-day/credits)

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