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Die Hard 2

"Die harder."

July 3, 1990 2h 4m 7.0/10 (6,208 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Die Hard 2 is a action/thriller film. directed by Renny Harlin. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, and William Sadler

Synopsis

One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a snowy Christmas Eve, as he waits for his wife's plane to land at Washington Dulles International Airport, terrorists take over the air traffic control system in a plot to free a South American army general and drug smuggler being flown into the US to face drug charges. It's now up to McClane to take on the terrorists, while coping with an inept airport police chief, an uncooperative anti-terrorist squad, and the life of his wife and everyone else trapped in planes circling overhead.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 3, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 2h 4m 124 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (6,208 votes)
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Budget $70M Production budget
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Box Office $240M 3.4x 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
$70,000,000
Revenue
$240,031,094

Production Companies

  • Gordon Company
  • Silver Pictures
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Hard 2 about?

One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a snowy Christmas Eve, as he waits for his wife's plane to l...

Who directed Die Hard 2?

Die Hard 2 was directed by Renny Harlin.

How long is Die Hard 2?

Die Hard 2 has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).

When was Die Hard 2 released?

Die Hard 2 was released on July 3, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Die Hard 2?

The main cast of Die Hard 2 includes Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Sadler, John Amos, Franco Nero.

Is Die Hard 2 worth watching?

Die Hard 2 has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 6,208 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.