Die Hard (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 1988, Die Hard is an action and thriller film directed by John McTiernan, running about 132 minutes. “Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Die Hard stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane, De'voreaux White as Argyle and Reginald VelJohnson as Al Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Die Hard has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $140.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Hard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Hard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Hard (1988)?
- In US, Die Hard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die Hard worth watching?
- Die Hard holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Hard?
- Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, De'voreaux White, Reginald VelJohnson and William Atherton.
- When was Die Hard released?
- Die Hard was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.
