Die Hard (1988)
Movie 2h 12m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1988, Die Hard sits in the action and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by John McTiernan. The cast includes Hart Bochner, Bruce Willis and William Atherton. The running time is 2h 12m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- John McTiernanDirector
- Hart Bochneras Harry Ellis
- Bruce Willisas John McClane
- William Athertonas Richard Thornburg
- James Shigetaas Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi
- Clarence Gilyard Jr.as Theo
- Bonnie Bedeliaas Holly Gennaro McClane
- Alan Rickmanas Hans Gruber
- Paul Gleasonas Dwayne Robinson
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Questions about Die Hard
- What genre is Die Hard?
- Die Hard is categorised as Action, Thriller.
- Who stars in Die Hard?
- Hart Bochner, Bruce Willis, William Atherton, James Shigeta, Clarence Gilyard Jr. appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Die Hard?
- John McTiernan directed Die Hard.
- How long is Die Hard?
- Die Hard runs for 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- Is Die Hard worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Die Hard?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
