Live Free or Die Hard poster

Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

Film · 2h 8m · Rated PG-13

Action, Thriller

A seasoned cop and a young hacker battle internet terrorists in a relentless, witty, high-octane thriller.

Suspenseful and pulpy, with dry wit. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Live Free or Die Hard parents guide

Heads up on brutal violence. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the 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
None noted
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Live Free or Die Hard scary?
Only a little. Live Free or Die Hard has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Live Free or Die Hard?
Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Live Free or Die Hard rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Live Free or Die Hard about?

John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byLen Wiseman
StarringBruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, Cliff Curtis, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jonathan Sadowski

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