Only a little. Die Hard has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Die Hard?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Die Hard rated, and is it OK for kids?

Brutal violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

Die Hard (1988)

Film · 2h 12m · Rated R

Action, Thriller

A lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.

Pulpy. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Prime Video and Hulu.

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Die Hard parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Die Hard scary?: Only a little. Die Hard has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Die Hard?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Die Hard rated, and is it OK for kids?: Brutal violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Die Hard about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.