Die Hard (1988)
A lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.
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 intense is Die Hard?
Die Hard is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What Die Hard feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Die Hard
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Die Hard for you?
Is Die Hard scary?
Only a little. Die Hard has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Die Hard gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Die Hard sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Die Hard OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Die Hard?
Die Hard runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Die Hard?
Die Hard is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Die Hard have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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