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Die Hard

R19882h 12mJohn McTiernan
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 72
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"40 stories of sheer adventure!"

High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape... An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone has got.

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Husband Wife RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookS.w.a.t.FbiChristmas PartyVaultHeistMurderShootoutLos Angeles, California

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Frequently asked questions

What is Die Hard (1988) about?

High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape... An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone has got.

Who stars in Die Hard?

Die Hard stars Bruce Willis (John McClane), Alan Rickman (Hans Gruber), Alexander Godunov (Karl), Bonnie Bedelia (Holly Gennaro McClane), Reginald VelJohnson (Al Powell). The film was directed by John McTiernan.

How long is Die Hard?

Die Hard has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Die Hard worth watching?

Die Hard holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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