Die Hard (1988)
English and German action film directed by John McTiernan
Die Hard has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 15 July 1988. It is directed by John McTiernan and stars Bruce Willis, Alexander Godunov and Bonnie Bedelia.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Cast
- Bruce Willis, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, Al Leong, Clarence Gilyard, Robert Davi, James Shigeta, Anthony Peck, Dennis Hayden
- Cinematography
- Jan de Bont
- Editing
- John F. Link, Frank J. Urioste
- Music
- Michael Kamen
- Written by
- Steven E. de Souza, Jeb Stuart, Roderick Thorp
- Produced by
- Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon
- Production
- Silver Pictures, Gordon Company
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $25–35million
- Box office
- $139.8–141.5million
- Award
- Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film
- Based on
- Nothing Lasts Forever
- Set in
- Los Angeles, Nakatomi Plaza, Los Angeles International Airport
- Filmed in
- Los Angeles, Fox Plaza
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 15 July 1988
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Die Hard?
Die Hard has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes, or 131 min.
When did Die Hard release?
Die Hard released on 15 July 1988.
Who directed Die Hard?
Die Hard is directed by John McTiernan.
Who is in the cast of Die Hard?
The cast of Die Hard includes Bruce Willis, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton and Paul Gleason.
How much did Die Hard earn at the box office?
Die Hard grossed $139.8–141.5million on a budget of $25–35million.
What is Die Hard rated in the US?
Die Hard is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Die Hard based on a true story or a book?
Die Hard is based on Nothing Lasts Forever.
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