Movies like Die Hard

Key Features:: Terrorism, Hostage situation, One man army, Action, Survival, Underdog, Christmas setting, Family reconciliation, Resourcefulness, Explosions, Violence-high, Franchise, Cult classic
Tone:: suspense-driven, humorous, gritty
Target Audience:: Action fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Suspense seekers, Cynical viewers
Emotional Arc:: Annoyance → Danger → Triumph

Die Hard

1988-07-15

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

Genres

Action, Thriller

Cast

Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De, William Atherton, Hart Bochner, James Shigeta

Crew

Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza, John McTiernan

Rating

★7.8(11789 votes)