Die Hard

Name: Die Hard
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 1988-07-15
Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson

1988 | 132 min | Action, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Lethal Weapon or To Live and Die in L.A., start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.

High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape... An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone has got.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$141 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year