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Live Free or Die Hard
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Len Wiseman. With Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJohn McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking c…
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Release snapshot for Live Free or Die Hard.
MoviHero lists June 20, 2007 as the release date for Live Free or Die Hard. Len Wiseman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as John McClane, Timothy Olyphant as Thomas Gabriel, Justin Long as Matt Farrell, Cliff Curtis as Deputy Director Miguel Bowman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 20, 2007
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime2h 8m
DirectorLen Wiseman
CastBruce Willis as John McClane, Timothy Olyphant as Thomas Gabriel, Justin Long as Matt Farrell, Cliff Curtis as Deputy Director Miguel Bowman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Live Free or Die Hard right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Live Free or Die Hard runs 2h 8m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 6,623 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Live Free or Die Hard (2007) is easily the best sequel so far, bringing a fresh and creative twist to the franchise.”
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“Big, dumb action flick delivers RELEASED IN 2007 and directed by Len Wiseman, "Live Free or Die Hard" is the fourth installment in the Die…”
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“It is not a just a DIE HARD MOVIE!”
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“After completely ruining his daughter's hot date, "McClane" (Bruce Willis) is sent to pick up a young hacker in response to what the FBI think…”
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“Bowman. Bowman, did you see that? Bowman! It's a fake!”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherThomas GabrielThomas Gabriel in Live Free or Die Hard (2007), played by Timothy Olyphant.Open character guide otherMatt FarrellMatt Farrell in Live Free or Die Hard (2007), played by Justin Long.Open character guide otherJohn McClaneJohn McClane appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1988-2007, portrayed by Bruce Willis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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