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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsDie Hard is John McTiernan’s 1988 action film starring Bruce Willis as New York City detective John McClane. While visiting his estranged wife in Los Angeles for Christmas, McClane is caught up in the takeover of the office tower where she works. The film was released on July 15, 1988; the American Film Institute lists its runtime as 132 minutes, and 20th Century Studios rounds it to 2 hours 12 minutes.
What is Die Hard about?
John McClane travels from New York City to Los Angeles to visit his estranged wife, Holly, and their children for Christmas. Holly works in a Los Angeles office tower, where armed attackers take control of the building. The film follows McClane as he responds to the crisis. This spoiler-light description follows the AFI Catalog synopsis and the studio’s official description.
Who made and stars in Die Hard?
John McTiernan directed the film, written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. Bruce Willis stars as McClane. The principal cast also includes Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia and Reginald VelJohnson. Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver produced it; the AFI Catalog credits Roderick Thorp as the literary source author.
Where was Die Hard filmed?
The film was shot entirely in Los Angeles, according to the AFI Catalog. The real Fox Plaza served as the exterior and setting associated with the fictional Nakatomi Plaza, while additional office space was built on Stage 15 at the Twentieth Century Fox lot. Nakatomi Plaza is the story’s building, not the real building’s name.
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How long is Die Hard, and what is its rating?
The AFI Catalog lists the runtime as 132 minutes. 20th Century Studios gives the corresponding duration as 2 hours 12 minutes. Both list the film as rated R in the United States.
Where can you watch Die Hard?
20th Century Studios lists the film as streaming on Hulu and available on Blu-ray and digital. Streaming rights, digital storefronts and disc inventory can vary by country and change over time, so check current local listings. The studio page does not specify a particular Blu-ray edition, its extras or its price.
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- It's Christmas time in L.A., and there's an employee party in progress on the 30th floor of the Nakatomi Corporation building. The revelry comes to a violent end when the partygoers are taken hostage by a group of terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), who plan to steal the 600 million dollars locked in Nakatomi's high-tech safe. In truth, Gruber and his henchmen are only pretending to b
Is Die Hard in the National Film Registry?
Yes. The Library of Congress lists Die Hard (1988) as a National Film Registry selection from 2017. Its complete registry listing records the selection; Eric Lichtenfeld’s Library of Congress essay on the film places it in the history and enduring appeal of American action cinema. Registry selection is a preservation distinction, not a claim that every viewer or critic shares one opinion of the film.
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- It's Christmas time in L.A., and there's an employee party in progress on the 30th floor of the Nakatomi Corporation building. The revelry comes to a violent end when the partygoers are taken hostage by a group of terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), who plan to steal the 600 million dollars locked in Nakatomi's high-tech safe. In truth, Gruber and his henchmen are only pretending to b
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