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Live Free or Die Hard

2007Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

Thriller
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic697.3Rotten Tomatoes82%86%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about technology.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth or scares.

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Story

The choice will be clear.

John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Thriller
  • Cyber-Terrorism Plot
  • Classic Hero Returns
  • Visually Spectacular Destruction
  • Old School Cool vs. New Tech
  • Intense Sound Design
  • Franchise Homage
  • Fast-Paced Momentum
  • Bruce Willis Iconic Performance
  • Disaster Movie Elements

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Len Wiseman
Written by
David Marconi, Mark Bomback
Produced by
Michael Fottrell
Music by
Marco Beltrami

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Facts

June 20, 2007 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
June 20, 2007
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$384 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Car Skiing, Standard Female Grab Area, Big Bad +9

  • Car Skiing
  • Standard Female Grab Area
  • Big Bad
  • Made of Iron
  • It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
  • Hostage Situation
  • Politically Incorrect Hero
  • Nom de Mom
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Running Gag
  • Cut-and-Paste Note
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome

12 of 139 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Live Free or Die Hard?"

Questions about Live Free or Die Hard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Live Free or Die Hard?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Live Free or Die Hard streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Live Free or Die Hard worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Live Free or Die Hard okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 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 tropes for it, including Car Skiing, Standard Female Grab Area, and Big Bad.