Live Free or Die Hard (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, Live Free or Die Hard is an action and thriller film directed by Len Wiseman, running about 128 minutes. “The choice will be clear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he's working for Homeland Security. He calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
Who’s in it. Live Free or Die Hard stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, Justin Long as Matthew 'Matt' Farrell, Timothy Olyphant as Thomas Gabriel and Cliff Curtis as Agent Bowman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Live Free or Die Hard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $383.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Free or Die Hard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Free or 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 Live Free or Die Hard (2007)?
- In US, Live Free or Die Hard is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Live Free or Die Hard worth watching?
- Live Free or Die Hard holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Live Free or Die Hard?
- Live Free or Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Cliff Curtis and Maggie Q.
- When was Live Free or Die Hard released?
- Live Free or Die Hard was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.