Live Free or Die (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, Live Free or Die is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Andy Robin, running about 89 minutes. “The criminal mind is a terrible thing to waste” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's not the crime, it's the cover-up. In small-town, hard-scrabble New Hampshire, foul-mouthed all-talk slacker John "Rugged" Rudgate fancies himself a criminal. When a local plumber stares him down at a pub, Rugged vows revenge, pouring brake fluid in the man's water supply. When the man dies from unrelated causes, Rugged and his side-kick, the even dimmer Jeff, try to cover up what they think i
Who’s in it. Live Free or Die stars Aaron Stanford as John "Rugged" Rudgate, Paul Schneider as Lagrand, Michael Rapaport as Putney and Kevin Dunn as Monson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Live Free or Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Free or Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Free or Die 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 (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Live Free or Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Live Free or Die worth watching?
- Live Free or Die holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Live Free or Die?
- Live Free or Die stars Aaron Stanford, Paul Schneider, Michael Rapaport, Kevin Dunn and Zooey Deschanel.
- When was Live Free or Die released?
- Live Free or Die was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.