When it comes to action movies — and Christmas movies, too — it doesn't get much better than “Die Hard” with Bruce Willis. This 1988 thriller is a stone-cold classic, and it even spawned a whole franchise (the most recent film, “A Good Day to Die Hard,” came out in 2013). The original is still arguably the best, though, and we're here to help you stream it. Whether you're watching it for the first time or the hundredth, here's how to stream this unconventional Christmas classic online.
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How to Stream ‘Die Hard’ Online Without Cable
If you’re in the “Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie” camp, then you surely won’t let any Christmas season pass without watching, regardless of your cable subscription situation. Luckily, this Christmas meets calamity action thriller is available online. You can find it on:
Who Stars in “Die Hard”
One of the elements of this movie that make it so enjoyable is the play between Bruce Willis who plays “John McClane” and Alan Rickman as “Hans Gruber” the ruthless, sarcastic mega-villian, during the film. Another dynamic relationship is the one between John and unassuming but insightful police officer “Sgt. Al Powell” played by Reginald VelJohnson. Here’s the rest of the cast of characters:
- Bruce Willis as “John McClane”
- Alan Rickman as “Hans Gruber”
- Reginald VelJohnson as “Sgt. Al Powell”
- Bonnie Bedelia as “Holly Gennaro McClane”
- Paul Gleason as “Dwayne T. Robinson”
- De’voreaux White as “Argyle”
- William Atherton as “Thornburg”
Movies Like ‘Die Hard’ You Should Stream Next
Suppose you're done with “Die Hard” but are still looking to get more use out of your streaming subscriptions. No problem. We’ve got some other excellent holiday entertainment suggestions for you:
- “Lethal Weapon” – Mel Gibson and Danny Glover team up to be a dysfunctional crime fighting team shooting up Christmas tree lots and kicking butt with Christmas in full swing in the background. Like Die Hard, Lethal Weapon superbly balances humor, action, and drama in this blockbuster holiday action movie.
- “Die Hard 2” – Yep, another “Die Hard” on another Christmas. This time terrorists hijack an air-traffic control system, and John McClane finds himself right in the middle of it. While sequels are not often as good as the original, this sequel will be sure to entertain, especially if you’re looking for a nice mix of action and ironic Christmas spirit.
- “Fatman” – Mel Gibson stars in this dark comedy about a businessman forced to partner with the U.S. Military and, in the process, goes to blows against an assassin who has been hired by a go-getter kid who wants payback for receiving coal in his stocking.