Live Free or Die Hard

PG-13

Released Jun 27, 2007

2 hr. 9 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

List

82%

210 Reviews

Tomatometer

86%

250,000+ Ratings

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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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Aeph V

It feels epic. Some action is over the top, like most of it, actually all of it but it is very well executed. And there is something about villain that can just trick F-35 pilot into attacking the protagonist.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Connor A

This is a good action film. Bruce Willis returns as his iconic character John McClane and is still in top form. Justin Long is also good as his computer hacking sidekick. While not as good as the previous sequels, there is still plenty of action and thrills to keep you entertained throughout.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/24

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Audience Member

Love this one!! Great action movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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LUIS ALONSO V

good movie it would be better rated r but i am ok with pg13

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Jay H

Insanely entertaining. I almost like this one as much as the original. I don't care for the unrated version, though. CGI blood, looped f-bombs, and two of the best lines are removed or changed. No thanks!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/13/23

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Sebastian L

Actually a pretty decent action flick. The hacker stuff is a cliché and feels dated as a concept, but at the same time they could have come up with something much worse.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Len Wiseman

Director

Bruce Willis

John McClane

Justin Long

Matt Farrell

Timothy Olyphant

Thomas Gabriel

Cliff Curtis

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David Ansen

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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

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Mike Massie

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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

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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
Executive Producer: Arnold Rifkin, William Wisher Jr.
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Dune, Cheyenne Enterprises
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
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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