Die Hard (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Die Hard is a 1988 action thriller directed by John McTiernan, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $143.7 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $28M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Die Hard About?
The premise of Die Hard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This adrenaline-fueled action thriller follows an unlikely hero who finds himself battling a formidable villain. He teams up with a skilled vampire hunter to confront the infamous Count Dracula. Their mission is to protect the daughter of a charming innkeeper from Dracula’s malevolent plans and ensure the safety of those around them.
Die Hard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hostage
- one against many
- los angeles california
- christmas
- heist
- action hero
- terrorist
- based on novel
- police officer
- marital separation
- explosion
- hero
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- talking to oneself
- skyscraper
- murder
- elevator shaft
- christmas eve
- broken glass
- male bonding
- fistfight
- husband wife relationship
- good versus evil
- police
- robbery
- rooftop
- shootout
- elevator
- rescue
- helicopter
- christmas party
- car phone
- criminal mastermind
- sabotage
- fight to the death
- corporate executive
- explosive
- security guard
- ventilation shaft
- hostile takeover
- one man army
- terrorism
- vault
- chauffeur
- fbi agent
- walkie talkie
- rocket launcher
- limousine
- henchman
- parking garage
- german
Where to Watch Die Hard
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Die Hard Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Alan Rickman. Directed by John McTiernan.
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Director John McTiernan
Die Hard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Die Hard 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 8.7
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TMDB 78% User score
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Die Hard Plot Summary
What happens in Die Hard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve, NYPD Detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles, intending to mend his fractured relationship with his estranged wife Holly, during a celebration hosted by her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. He is chauffeur-driven by Argyle who waits for him in the garage while McClane changes into something more appropriate for the occasion. However, as the party is in full swing, the building is abruptly taken over by Hans Gruber and his team of heavily armed German radicals, which include Karl and Theo.
Full summary
The whole story of Die Hard, scene by scene
Die Hard Box Office & Budget
Die Hard grossed $143.7 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $85.9 million came from the US and Canada and $57.8 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$143.7M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $85.9M
- International
- $57.8M
- Budget
- $28M
Die Hard Awards & Nominations
Die Hard was nominated for 4 Oscars.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1989 4 nominations- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Sound Effects Editing
- Nominated Visual Effects
Die Hard Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 3 trailers, 2 teasers, 1 clip and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer The Greatest Christmas Story
- Trailer Trailer #2
- Teaser TCM 30th Anniversary
- Teaser In Theaters December 8
How Well Do You Know Die Hard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What does John McClane hope to achieve by visiting Nakatomi Plaza?
Cars in Die Hard
28 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Impala and the 1986 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Die Hard Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Die Hard - Trappola di cristallo” and “La jungla de cristal”.
- Also known as
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- Die Hard - Trappola di cristallo
- La jungla de cristal
- Duro de Matar
- Cietais rieksts
- Assalto ao Arranha-Céus
- 虎膽龍威
- ダイ・ハード
- Die Hard - vain kuolleen ruumiini yli
- Die Hard 1 - Drágán add az életed! (1988)
- Aksjon skyskraper
- Stirb langsam
- Крепкий орешек
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- Piège de cristal
- Trappola di cristallo
- Smrtonosná pasca
- Die Hard - Drágán add az életed!
- Zor Ölüm
- 虎胆龙威
- Jungla de cristal
- Smrtonosná past
- Szklana pułapka
- Умирай трудно
- Vain kuolleen ruumiini yli
- Умри мушки
- מת לחיות
- Πολύ Σκληρός για να Πεθάνει
- Greu de ucis
- Міцний горішок
- 다이 하드
- 終極警探
- جان سخت
- Kietas riešutėlis
- ดาย ฮาร์ด : นรกระฟ้า
- Umri pokončno
- Умри Машки
- Á tæpasta vaði
- Visa hing
- Umri muški
- Đương Đầu Thử Thách, კერკეტი კაკალი
- डाई हार्ड
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Movies Like Die Hard
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Die Hard 2, A Good Day to Die Hard and Die Hard: With a Vengeance.
Die Hard FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Die Hard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Die Hard?
Die Hard runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Die Hard released?
Die Hard was released on July 15, 1988.
Who directed Die Hard?
Die Hard was directed by John McTiernan.
More films by John McTiernan Who is in the cast of Die Hard?
Die Hard stars Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman.
Where can I watch Die Hard?
In the US, Die Hard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Die Hard make at the box office?
Die Hard grossed $143.7 million worldwide ($85.9 million domestic, $57.8 million international) on a budget of $28 million.
How is Die Hard rated?
Die Hard has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Was Die Hard nominated for any awards?
Die Hard received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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