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Die Hard

"40 stories of sheer adventure!"

July 15, 1988 2h 12m 7.8/10 (11,946 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Die Hard is a action/thriller film. directed by John McTiernan. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, and Alexander Godunov

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 office's 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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 15, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 2h 12m 132 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (11,946 votes)
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Budget $28M Production budget
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Box Office $140.8M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$28,000,000
Revenue
$140,767,956

Production Companies

  • Gordon Company
  • Silver Pictures
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Hard about?

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 office's Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a ...

Who directed Die Hard?

Die Hard was directed by John McTiernan.

How long is Die Hard?

Die Hard has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).

When was Die Hard released?

Die Hard was released on July 15, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Die Hard?

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

Is Die Hard worth watching?

Die Hard has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 11,946 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.