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Die Hard With a Vengeance

Play trailer 2:41 Poster for Die Hard With a Vengeance R Released May 19, 1995 2h 8m Action Adventure Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast There are times we like this one more than the original. Nov 16, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul J Easily the second best in the series. Changing the setting up helps broaden the formula and the cast are all on great form. With McTiernan back at the helm he keeps things tense, fresh and exciting. An action masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review James P My favourite of the 5 Die Hard movies. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Romas M Greetings from Lithuania. "Die Hard with a Vengeance" (1995) is a superb entry into Die Hard franchise. This is one of the rare case when third movie into established franchise was superb. I prefer "With a Vengeance" more lets say Die Hard 2, but i found second film very good action film. This one has superb pair of heroes - John McClane & Zeus and they are superb together - they are one of the reasons this movie does work on highest level. Script is clever, funny and involving. Acting by all 3 leads and supporting cast is very good. Directing by John McTiernan was excellent - at running time 2 h this movie never drags. What is also like very much about third film is that it looks and feels kind of epic - because it was shoot mostly on location in New York - kind of opposite for the first movie setting. Overall, while not being perfect film, I'm still voted "Die Hard with a Vengeance" a 10/10. For me this is near perfect action film with clever plot, funny and very good screenplay, good directing and good acting. Great entry into great action franchise. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Rob T Die Hard with a Vengeance is pure kinetic joy. Willis and Jackson's chemistry elevates every scene, while Jeremy Irons chews scenery as the deliciously devious Simon Gruber. McTiernan trades claustrophobia for city-wide chaos, creating the franchise's most entertaining entry. The water jug riddle alone is worth the price of admission. Minor pacing issues aside, this is action filmmaking at its most purely fun. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Eric B The third film in the Die Hard series is a return to form. The first is a cult classic while the second is just another action film that gets lost in the shuffle. The third attempt is another classic, thanks in large part to the dynamic between Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson. They are a great duo and their chemistry carries this adventure. The villain of the story brings us full circle to the first film and it’s very welcome considering how great the first was. The action, characters, and twists make this film another classic that is a must see for action fans. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review CaptainBoulder T Fun action movie that puts John on a scavenger hunt to save people Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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