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Die Hard

Die Hard

Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Die Hard
  • Genres: Action, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1988-07-15
  • Runtime: 132 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (11537 votes)
  • Budget: $28,000,000
  • Revenue: $140,767,956
  • Production Companies: Gordon Company, Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 8.7137
  • Languages: English, German, Italian

Cast & Crew

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

as John McClane

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

as Hans Gruber

Alexander Godunov

Alexander Godunov

as Karl

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

as Holly Gennaro McClane

Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson

as Al Powell

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

as Dwayne Robinson

De'voreaux White

De'voreaux White

as Argyle

William Atherton

William Atherton

as Richard Thornburg

Hart Bochner

Hart Bochner

as Harry Ellis

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

as Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Film historian settles the debate over whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie

Iconic Lines

5 Reasons

In Theaters December 8

Trailer #2

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Hard?

Die Hard is a Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1988-07-15.

Who are the main actors in Die Hard?

The main cast includes Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, .

Where can I watch Die Hard online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Die Hard is available.

Is Die Hard based on a true story?

Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.

What is the IMDb rating of Die Hard?

Die Hard has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 11537 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Die Hard?

The movie had a production budget of $28,000,000 and earned $140,767,956 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Die Hard?

The soundtrack was composed by Gordon Company, Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Die Hard filmed?

Die Hard was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Die Hard?

The total runtime of Die Hard is 132 minutes.

Is Die Hard suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Die Hard?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Die Hard.

Does Die Hard have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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