Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in a city-wide game of cat and mouse that raises the stakes of the Die Hard franchise to explosive new heights.

Die Hard: With a Vengeance - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance
  • Release Year: 1995
  • Directed by: John McTiernan
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Action, Thriller
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 2h 8m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, German, Romanian
  • Release Date (Theatrical): May 19, 1995 (Canada - 14A), May 19, 1995 (United States - R), August 18, 1995 (United Kingdom - 15), June 22, 1995 (Germany - 16), August 2, 1995 (France - 16), May 25, 1995 (Australia - M), May 25, 1995 (Brazil - 12), July 21, 1995 (Spain - 18), June 10, 1995 (South Korea - 15)
  • Alternative Titles: Die Hard 3 - Duri a morire (IT), Jungla de cristal III: la venganza (ES), Simon Says (US), Die Hard - Mega Hard (NL), Die hard 3 - Une Journée en enfer (FR), Duro de Matar 3 (MX), ダイ・ハード3 (JP), Duro de Matar 3: A Vingança (BR)
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Cinergi Pictures, Andrew G. Vajna Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Die Hard: With a Vengeance - Plot

New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.

Die Hard: With a Vengeance - Trailer

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Think fast. Look alive. Die hard.

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Die Hard: With a Vengeance - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • John McTiernan

Main Cast

  • Bruce Willis
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Jeremy Irons
  • Larry Bryggman
  • Graham Greene
  • Anthony Peck
  • Nicholas Wyman
  • Kevin Chamberlin
  • Colleen Camp
  • Sam Phillips

Writers

  • Jonathan Hensleigh

Producers

  • Michael Tadross
  • John McTiernan

Die Hard: With a Vengeance - FAQs

Where can you stream Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

Die Hard: With a Vengeance is available to stream on Philo with a subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.

Who are the main actors in Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

The film stars Bruce Willis as detective John McClane and Samuel L. Jackson as Zeus Carver, his reluctant civilian partner. Jeremy Irons plays the cunning villain Simon. Supporting cast includes Larry Bryggman, Graham Greene, Colleen Camp, and Sam Phillips.

Is Die Hard: With a Vengeance based on a true story?

No, Die Hard: With a Vengeance is entirely fictional. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Hensleigh and is not based on real events. The story of a villain orchestrating bomb threats and riddles across New York City is a work of original action-thriller fiction.

What is Die Hard: With a Vengeance about?

New York detective John McClane is forced to partner with a civilian named Zeus Carver to stop a genius terrorist called Simon, who is staging elaborate bomb threats across the city as a distraction for a massive gold heist. Critics praised its kinetic energy and Willis-Jackson chemistry.

What is the age rating for Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

Die Hard: With a Vengeance is rated R in the United States for strong language, intense sequences of action violence, and some adult content. It received a 14A rating in Canada, a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, and an 18 rating in Spain.

How long is Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

Die Hard: With a Vengeance has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes). It is the longest entry in the original Die Hard trilogy and maintains a relentless pace throughout, balancing explosive action sequences with puzzle-driven plot mechanics.

Did Die Hard: With a Vengeance perform well at the box office?

Yes, Die Hard: With a Vengeance was a major commercial success. Produced on a budget of approximately $90 million, the film earned over $366 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing entry in the Die Hard franchise at the time of its release in 1995.

Who directed Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

Die Hard: With a Vengeance was directed by John McTiernan, who also helmed the original Die Hard (1988). McTiernan returned to the franchise for this third installment, bringing the same kinetic action sensibility that defined the first film. He did not direct Die Hard 2.

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