Live Free or Die Hard

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Live Free or Die Hard

PG-13

Released Jun 27, 2007

2h 9m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, veteran cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) carries out another routine assignment: bringing in a computer hacker (Justin Long) for questioning. Meanwhile, a tech-savvy villain named Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant) launches an attack on America's computer infrastructure. As chaos descends around him, McClane must use old-fashioned methods to fight the high-tech threat.

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Critics Consensus

Live Free or Die Hard may be preposterous, but it's an efficient, action-packed summer popcorn flick with thrilling stunts and a commanding performance by Bruce Willis. Fans of the previous Die Hard films will not be disappointed.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

But ultimately it's [Bruce] Willis who makes this loopy action movie so endearing...Nobody dies it better.

Feb 6, 2018

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Kim Newman

Sight & Sound

Though it's mostly entertaining (if overlong), there is a sense that the whole thing has become somewhat rote.

Jun 18, 2012

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Ben Walters

Time Out

Len Wiseman handles many of the set-pieces with flair and tension.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Even though NYPD Det. John McClane doesn’t always feel like the McClane we know and love, director Len Wiseman does such a wonderful job orchestrating bravado shootouts, fights, and chases that our most basic entertainment needs are met.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 6, 2024

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Audiences looking for heartfelt drama and a realistic plot are certainly courting the wrong movie.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 26, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

This worthy addition to the Die Hard franchise sticks to a refreshingly old-fashioned (but no less effective) action formula throughout.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2020

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David D

Another stonking chapter in the series. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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CaptainBoulder T

Absolutely fun movie that comes close to the first one

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Brian H

Most of the new cast is of great benefit. They do a very nice job but it just isn't as good of a script or plot as the Original or some of the other sequels.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Kid R.

Pretty good but not great

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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tim s

My introduction to the Die Hard franchise came in the form of Live Free or Die Hard. While it's watered down by the PG-13 rating, the action is creative, and Bruce Willis returns to the role of John McClane with as much sarcasm as he's ever had. In an innovative departure from the series' formula, he's up against a cyberterrorist. This creates a new element where McClane's old-fashioned heroism is in stark contrast to modern techno-villainy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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Shaun R

John McClane is even more ridiculously harder to kill or hurt and it’s getting to the point where its becoming more fantasy than an action. The villains are getting more incompetent and the scenes more unbelievable. The fact that it’s no longer an 18 and he’s not allowed to complete his Yippee Ki Yay quote is enough to lose 2 stars.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Synopsis

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, veteran cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) carries out another routine assignment: bringing in a computer hacker (Justin Long) for questioning. Meanwhile, a tech-savvy villain named Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant) launches an attack on America's computer infrastructure. As chaos descends around him, McClane must use old-fashioned methods to fight the high-tech threat.

Director: Len Wiseman
Producer: Michael Fottrell
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Cheyenne Enterprises, Dune
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Violence and Action|A Brief Sexual Situation|Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 27, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $134.5M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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