A Good Day to Die Hard (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2013, A Good Day to Die Hard is an action and thriller film directed by John Moore, running about 98 minutes. “Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Russia” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, finds himself for the first time on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

Who’s in it. A Good Day to Die Hard stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, Jai Courtney as Jack McClane, Sebastian Koch as Komarov and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lucy McClane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Good Day to Die Hard has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $304.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 A Good Day to Die Hard page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Good Day to 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 A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)?
In US, A Good Day to Die Hard is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 A Good Day to Die Hard worth watching?
A Good Day to Die Hard holds an audience score of 5.3 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 A Good Day to Die Hard?
A Good Day to Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Yuliya Snigir.
When was A Good Day to Die Hard released?
A Good Day to Die Hard was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.