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Die Hard

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

1988 - R - 132 MINS - ACTION

Top cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman

In a nutshell

A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Our review

Die Hard IS a Christmas movie, blending action with holiday cheer in a way that’s unexpected and surprisingly festive. McClane's insane pursuit to reunite his family makes a perfect alternative to traditional Christmas movies. Yippee-ki-yay!

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