IMDb 5.2 2013 HD

A Good Day to Die Hard

A Good Day to Die Hard

2013
Action Thriller
98 min R USA
5.334 / 10
5.2 IMDB

Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, finds himself for the first time on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director John Moore / Dóra Simkó / Mark Cotone / Bogi Móricz / Linda Marián / Tamás 'Chipie' Péter / Jonathan Taylor / András Szücs / Gergö Márton / Sean Guest / Evgeny Dostal
Starring
Bruce Willis / Jai Courtney / Sebastian Koch / Yuliya Snigir / Radivoje Bukvić / Cole Hauser / Sergey Kolesnikov / Amaury Nolasco

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Rodriguez
Apr 22, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The latest iteration of John McClane’s exploits, 'A Good Day to Die Hard', places the grizzled cop in Moscow to assist his son, Jack. The plot, involving a nuclear weapons heist, provides ample opportunity for the film’s relentless…

O
Oliver Finch
Apr 22, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

'A Good Day to Die Hard' sees John McClane trading his familiar New York streets for the unfamiliar chaos of Moscow. The premise, a father trying to help his son, quickly morphs into a frantic, large-scale actioner. The…

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Penelope Davies
Apr 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Bruce Willis is back as John McClane, venturing to Moscow for 'A Good Day to Die Hard', ostensibly to help his son Jack. What unfolds is a high-octane chase through the Russian underworld, driven by a nuclear weapons…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 22, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In 'A Good Day to Die Hard', John McClane finds himself in Moscow, a setting that promises a fresh, if slightly improbable, adventure. The film’s direction, while uncredited, leans heavily into spectacle, delivering a non-stop assault of action…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Bruce Willis returns as John McClane, this time jetting off to Moscow in 'A Good Day to Die Hard'. The setup, involving a trip to bail out his son Jack, quickly spirals into a full-blown international incident. Director,…

FAQs

The film primarily explores themes of family, particularly the complex relationship between a father and his son. John McClane's journey to Moscow to help his son, Jack, uncovers a deeper, more clandestine side to his child, forcing a re-evaluation of their bond. Additionally, themes of international intrigue, the dangers of nuclear proliferation, and the clash between traditional heroism and modern espionage are central to the plot as father and son navigate a perilous mission together.