Renny Harlin
Directing

Renny Harlin

Born 1959-03-15 · Riihimäki, Finland

Renny Harlin (born Lauri Mauritz Harjola on March 15, 1959) is a Finnish film director and producer, known for directing many action and horror movies. Harlin, best known for directing Die Hard 2, is a 4-time nominee for the infamous Golden Raspberry Award for worst film directing. He is, however, 86th on the list of highest grossing directors of all time (based on U.S. domestic gross revenue).

ActorDirectorCastExecutive ProducerProducerWriterScreenplayStunt Double

Known for

The Long Kiss Goodnight★ 6.6Viewing moment
The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996
Die Hard 2★ 6.9Viewing moment
Die Hard 2
1990
The Misfits★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Misfits
2021
Blast from the Past★ 6.7Viewing moment
Blast from the Past
1999
12 Rounds★ 5.9Viewing moment
12 Rounds
2009
Driven★ 5.1Viewing moment
Driven
2001
Cliffhanger★ 6.5Viewing moment
Cliffhanger
1993
Exorcist: The Beginning★ 5.4Viewing moment
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004
Burn Notice★ 7.5Viewing moment
Burn Notice
2007 · Series
The Dyatlov Pass Incident★ 5.8Viewing moment
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
2013
Cutthroat Island★ 5.8Viewing moment
Cutthroat Island
1995
Skiptrace★ 5.7Viewing moment
Skiptrace
2016
The Legend of Hercules★ 4.8Viewing moment
The Legend of Hercules
2014
Deep Blue Sea★ 6Viewing moment
Deep Blue Sea
1999
The Covenant★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Covenant
2006
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master★ 5.8Viewing moment
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988
Mindhunters★ 6.5Viewing moment
Mindhunters
2004
Cleaner★ 6Viewing moment
Cleaner
2007
Speechless★ 5.8Viewing moment
Speechless
1994
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy★ 7.8Viewing moment
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010
The Resident★ 5.7Viewing moment
The Resident
2011
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'★ 7.7Viewing moment
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2003
5 Days of War★ 5.6Viewing moment
5 Days of War
2011
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane★ 6Viewing moment
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990
Graceland★ 7.2Viewing moment
Graceland
2013 · Series
Rambling Rose★ 6.2Viewing moment
Rambling Rose
1991
Bodies at Rest★ 6.4Viewing moment
Bodies at Rest
2019
Prison★ 5.8Viewing moment
Prison
1987
Mistrial★ 4.7Viewing moment
Mistrial
1996
The Strangers: Chapter 1Viewing moment
The Strangers: Chapter 1
2023
Legend of the Ancient Sword★ 6.1Viewing moment
Legend of the Ancient Sword
2018
Born American★ 3.9Viewing moment
Born American
1986
The Strangers★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Strangers
2026
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger★ 5.5Viewing moment
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
2012
Gladiaattorit★ 5.3Viewing moment
Gladiaattorit
1993 · Series
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise★ 4.9Viewing moment
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
2021
The Strangers 3Viewing moment
The Strangers 3
2023
The Strangers 2Viewing moment
The Strangers 2
2023
The Dinosaur★ 5.7Viewing moment
The Dinosaur
2021
A Night to Die ForViewing moment
A Night to Die For
1995

Frequent collaborators

Madelaine PetschMadelaine PetschFroy GutierrezFroy GutierrezCourtney SolomonCourtney SolomonAlan FreedlandAlan FreedlandJohanna HarlinJohanna HarlinMarkus SelinMarkus SelinJR EspositoJR EspositoBruce WillisBruce Willis