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ROMANCE . 1983 . 1h 50m . 5.5/10

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"A small town is a hard place to have a big dream."

Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Mary Ann's real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.

Starring Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest
5.5/10
Rating
1h 50m
Runtime
1983
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A small town is a hard place to have a big dream.

Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Mary Ann's real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.

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Cast
Kathleen Quinlan stars as Mary Ann Taylor in Independence Day.
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Year context
Independence Day was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel u...
Independence Day is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (10 votes)

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What is Independence Day about?
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Mary Ann's real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.
How long is Independence Day?
Independence Day has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Independence Day?
The cast of Independence Day includes Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest, Cliff DeYoung, Frances Sternhagen.
What is the rating of Independence Day?
Independence Day has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Drama
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