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Live Free or Die Hard

2007·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic697.3Rotten Tomatoes82%86%

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Live Free or Die Hard fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

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Crew

Directed by:
Len Wiseman, Brian Smrz, Dieter Busch
Written by:
Mark Bomback, Mark Bomback, David Marconi
Produced by:
William Wisher, Deborah Aquila, David Lawson Jr.
Composed by:
Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee, Alicia Stevenson

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Live Free or Die Hard

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Where can I stream Live Free or Die Hard legally?

HuluYouTube TV

Live Free or Die Hard is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Live Free or Die Hard worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Live Free or Die Hard rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Live Free or Die Hard?

2 h 8 min

Live Free or Die Hard runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Live Free or Die Hard?

Critics76
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Live Free or Die Hard much the same way.

Was Live Free or Die Hard a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$384 million

Yes. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $384 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Live Free or Die Hard in?

EnglishItalianFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Live Free or Die Hard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Live Free or Die Hard in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Live Free or Die Hard use?

Car SkiingStandard Female Grab AreaBig BadMade of IronIt Seemed Like a Good Idea at the TimeHostage SituationPolitically Incorrect HeroNom de MomYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessRunning GagCut-and-Paste NoteSurprisingly Realistic Outcomeand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 storytelling tropes for Live Free or Die Hard, including Car Skiing, Standard Female Grab Area, Big Bad.