Part of Holiday Classics
New York City detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise when it’s seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
“That’s right, I’m saying it, loudly and proudly, since John McTiernan’s 1988 action classic isn’t just set at Christmastime — it embodies the very spirit of the holiday.” ––Nick Schager, Daily Beast
“Only the hardest of hearts could fail to enjoy the great ‘80s action classic…with uproarious explosions, deafening shootouts and smart-alec tag lines following the bad guys getting shot.” —Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian