: The film stars Ryan Merriman as Pete, Tom Everett Scott as President Sam Garsette, and Emily Holmes as Celia.
: A renegade SETI scientist who discovers the alien signal. Independence_Daysaster_-_La_nuova_minaccia_2013...
On the Fourth of July, Earth is suddenly attacked by a hostile alien force that utilizes massive drilling machines and aerial craft. While major world capitals are reportedly destroyed, the story focuses on a small group of unlikely heroes in the town of Moose Ridge: : The film stars Ryan Merriman as Pete,
: The film received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, who cited poor CGI, a derivative plot, and "shaky-cam" cinematography. Reviewers from Screen Rant described it as a "straight-up rip-off" that lacked the budget to make its premise work. While major world capitals are reportedly destroyed, the
: Pete’s brother and the President of the United States, whose helicopter is shot down near the town.
: A local firefighter who teams up with a rogue scientist.
: Produced on an estimated budget of $1.8 million , much of which was supported by Canadian tax subsidies.