Die Hard
- Year: 1988
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Director: John McTiernan
- Length: 132 min
Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane… That’s just the way he likes it.
Film Synopsis
Die Hard (1988) follows New York police officer John McClane as he visits Los Angeles to reconcile with his estranged wife, only to become trapped inside a corporate skyscraper seized by terrorists. As hostages are taken and law enforcement falters outside the building, McClane wages a solitary campaign through ventilation shafts, office floors, and unfinished spaces. This action thriller blends confined spectacle and escalating ingenuity in a landmark study of endurance, improvisation, and modern action mechanics.
Die Hard 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | 20th Century Fox BD-ALL 4K/US 2018 | 20th Century Fox BD-A/US/OOP 2013 | 20th Century Fox BD-A/US/OOP 2007 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 1999 |
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| Audio Commentary by Cast and Crew - Fact Track | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Director John McTiernan and Production Designer Jackson DeGovia | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Special Effects Supervisor Richard Edlund | |||||
| Decoding Die Hard | |||||
| Making Of | |||||
| Why Letterbox? | |||||
| The Newscasts | |||||
| Outtakes | |||||
| The Cutting Room - Scene Editing Workshop, Multi-Camera Shooting, Audio Mixing, Glossary | |||||
| Magazine Articles | |||||
| Stills Gallery | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer 1 | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer 2 | |||||
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| DVD-ROM: Script-to-Screen Comparison |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s Blu-ray is included in the “Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection” box set.
- 20th Century Fox’s 2007 Blu-ray is also available in the “Die Hard Collection”, “Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection” and “Die Hard Legacy Collection” box sets.
- 20th Century Fox’s 2001 “Five Star Collection” DVD contains an 8-page booklet. It is also available in the “Die Hard: The Ultimate Collection” box set.
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