Die Hard 2

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Die Hard 2

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1990

2h 4m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A year after his heroics in L.A, detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife (Bonnie Bedelia). That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero) is arriving in U.S. custody. McClane takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel (William Sadler) seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Esperanza is freed.

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Critics Consensus

It lacks the fresh thrills of its predecessor, but Die Hard 2 still works as an over-the-top -- and reasonably taut -- big-budget sequel, with plenty of set pieces to paper over the plot deficiencies.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

It’s a solid sequel, bigger in spectacle but not the equal of the first film.

Jul 24, 2023

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The filmmakers know the audience is challenging them to top themselves, and they've risen to the bait. Harlin and company build suspense the old-fashioned way. They earn it.

Feb 6, 2018

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

This is the most cheerfully preposterous film of a jaw-dropping summer, which is not to say it's not fun, it's simply orchestrated Looney Tunes.

Apr 3, 2015

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

In every way that Die Hard was original and something new, Die Hard 2 fails to honor that by resigning to more of the same.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 6, 2024

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David Hogan

hoganreviews.co.uk

Plays it very safe with the plot by copying a lot of what made the first work but sadly the villains of the piece are far, far less interesting. It does have some fun scenes and Bruce Willis is still on fine form so still worth a watch though...

Rated: 4/5

Dec 26, 2022

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Die Hard 2 is ubiquitous and sensationally entertaining. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 1, 2022

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Craig W.

Great sequel, action packed

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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Xana V

Fantástico, o filme passa num aeroporto com cenas impressionantes e inesperadas. Já o vi. 2 vezes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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James P

Solid sequel to the greatest action/Christmas film ever made.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Eric B

Die Hard 2 may be just another run of the mill action flick, but thanks to the performance and presence of Bruce Willis it elevates the film drastically. It is larger in scale than the first film but does not come anywhere close to his status as a cult classic. It is of course worth the watch though as it is fun from start to finish and of course boasts very fun action sequences. It is memorable and quotable, just not as much as it’s predecessor.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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David D

I'd normally say more more more. But this was made years ago and they did make more more more. And fun they were too. Thoughts are with Bruce and his family. Thank you for all the great entertainment buddy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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CaptainBoulder T

Basically the first one but bigger and not as good but still fun

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Synopsis

A year after his heroics in L.A, detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife (Bonnie Bedelia). That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero) is arriving in U.S. custody. McClane takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel (William Sadler) seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Esperanza is freed.

Director: Renny Harlin
Producer: Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver
Screenwriter: Walter Wager, Steven E. de Souza, Doug Richardson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Silver Pictures, Gordon Company
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 4, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $115.3M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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