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Die Hard
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John McTiernan. With Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHigh 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 somew…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Die Hard.
MoviHero lists July 15, 1988 as the release date for Die Hard. John McTiernan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as John McClane, Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber, Alexander Godunov as Karl, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 15, 1988
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorJohn McTiernan
CastBruce Willis as John McClane, Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber, Alexander Godunov as Karl, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Die Hard right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Die Hard runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 12,822 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This is one of the definitive 80s Action Films.”
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“Big, dumb, fun action flick with Bruce Willis and a skyscraper RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by John McTiernan, "Die Hard" is the first of…”
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“Just watched this inexplicably for the first time, after having seen and adoring its first two sequels.”
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“What can I even say about Die Hard?”
Viewer reaction
“One seized tower block, one sweaty vest and one big set of action cojones.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Who said we were terrorists?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherHolly Gennaro McClaneHolly Gennaro McClane appears in Die Hard (1988).Open character guide otherAl PowellAl Powell appears in Die Hard (1988).Open character guide otherHans GruberHans Gruber appears in Die Hard (1988).Open character guide otherKarlKarl appears in Die Hard (1988).Open character guide otherFrancoFranco appears in Die Hard (1988).Open character guide otherJohn McClaneJohn McClane appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1988-2007, portrayed by Bruce Willis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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