Die Hard
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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
Release Date
July 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (11,946 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$140.8M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Willis
as John McClane
Alan Rickman
as Hans Gruber
Alexander Godunov
as Karl
Bonnie Bedelia
as Holly Gennaro McClane
Reginald VelJohnson
as Al Powell
Paul Gleason
as Dwayne Robinson
De'voreaux White
as Argyle
William Atherton
as Richard Thornburg
Hart Bochner
as Harry Ellis
James Shigeta
as Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi
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.