

Die Hard
Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.
Action
Thriller
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1988-07-15
Runtime:
2h 12m
Director:
John McTiernan
Writer:
Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza
Top Cast

Bruce Willis
John McClane

Alan Rickman
Hans Gruber

Alexander Godunov
Karl

Bonnie Bedelia
Holly Gennaro McClane

Reginald VelJohnson
Al Powell

Paul Gleason
Dwayne Robinson

De'voreaux White
Argyle

William Atherton
Richard Thornburg

Hart Bochner
Harry Ellis

James Shigeta
Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi

Bruno Doyon
Franco

Andreas Wisniewski
Tony
Official Videos

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

Iconic Lines

5 Reasons

In Theaters December 8

Behind the Scene: Director John McTiernan on making the Christmas classic Die Hard

The Greatest Christmas Story

TCM 30th Anniversary

Best of Bruce Willis

30th Anniversary Trailer
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