Die Hard With a Vengeance

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Die Hard With a Vengeance

R

Released May 19, 1995

2h 8m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behavior and bad attitude. He is called back into action, however, when a cryptic terrorist (Jeremy Irons) takes New York City hostage in a lethal game of "Simon Says" and refuses to speak with anyone but McClane. Teaming up with a street-savvy electrician named Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), McClane dashes through the city, trying to stay one step ahead of a murderous plot.

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Critics Consensus

Die Hard with a Vengeance benefits from Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson's barbed interplay, but clatters to a bombastic finish in a vain effort to cover for an overall lack of fresh ideas.

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Barbara Creed

The Age (Australia)

If you are an action fan you will love Die Hard With A Vengeance. All you need is a strong stomach and a penchant for masochism. If you can endure the pain threshhold, you won't mind the glaring plot inconsistencies, woeful stereotyping and banal story.

Nov 18, 2022

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David Hinckley

New York Daily News

Samuel L. Jackson ensures that Bruce Willis' third stint as the ragged detective John McClane is a triumphant one.

Rated: 3/5

May 7, 2021

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

Die Hard With A Vengeance is better than Die Hard 2, but not as good as the peerless original.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2019

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

There are times we like this one more than the original.

Nov 16, 2024

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David Hogan

hoganreviews.co.uk

Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson are a fantastic double act and only add to the fun action scenes. Easily the second best Die Hard film and one of the best action films full stop.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 29, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Whereas Die Hard 2 downgraded Bruce Willis’ McClane to your average invincible superhero, all too common in action flicks, this 1995 release returns humanity to the character.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 6, 2024

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CaptainBoulder T

Fun action movie that puts John on a scavenger hunt to save people

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Kid R.

Amazing absolute cinema

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Leo M

"Die Hard with a Vengeance" benefits from a fresh and original plot instead of reusing the same premise that made the original so successful. Additionally, the entertaining duo of Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson make it definitely worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Shaun R

Typically entertaining and a good action. Not a classic. Yippee Ki Yay

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Stephen C

****ing ***holes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $99,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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William B

A shame we could not see Reginald VelJohnson. The rest was fantastic. Great third part.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Synopsis

Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behavior and bad attitude. He is called back into action, however, when a cryptic terrorist (Jeremy Irons) takes New York City hostage in a lethal game of "Simon Says" and refuses to speak with anyone but McClane. Teaming up with a street-savvy electrician named Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), McClane dashes through the city, trying to stay one step ahead of a murderous plot.

Director: John McTiernan
Producer: Michael Tadross, John McTiernan
Screenwriter: Roderick Thorp, Jonathan Hensleigh
Distributor: Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $99.5M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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