Die Hard (1988)

Action Thriller
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

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The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno (1974)1
 The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)2
 A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange (1971)3
 The French Connection
The French Connection (1971)4
 Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï (1967)5

→ Influenced

Under Siege
Under Siege (1992)6
 Air Force One
Air Force One (1997)7
 Skyscraper
Skyscraper (2018)8
 White House Down
White House Down (2013)9
 Speed
Speed (1994)10
 Bad Boys
Bad Boys (1995)11

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Influenced By

  1. The Towering Inferno (1974)
    "This disaster film about a skyscraper fire inspired Roderick Thorp to write the novel "Nothing Lasts Forever," which became the basis for "Die Hard."" Die Hard Wikipedia
  2. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    "Another disaster film, it influenced the confined setting and survival elements seen in "Die Hard."" Full History Of Die Hard In Timeline From 1934 - Popular Timelines populartimelines.com
  3. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
    "Director John McTiernan was inspired by this film's use of Beethoven's 9th Symphony and incorporated it into "Die Hard's" score." Die Hard Wikipedia
  4. The French Connection (1971)
    "Known for its gritty realism and intense action sequences, this film set a precedent for the grounded action style of "Die Hard."" 7 Vintage Films That Laid The Foundation For Modern Action Movies The Retro Network The Retro Network
  5. Le Samouraï (1967)
    "The film's atmosphere and character portrayal influenced "The French Connection," which in turn impacted "Die Hard."" The French Connection %28film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Under Siege (1992)
    "Often referred to as "Die Hard on a boat," this film features Steven Seagal as a former Navy SEAL who must thwart terrorists aboard a U.S. Navy battleship." 8 films that are basically Die Hard Digital Spy
  2. Air Force One (1997)
    "Described as "Die Hard on a plane," Harrison Ford portrays the U.S. President who must retake control of his hijacked aircraft." Best 'Die Hard' Clones, From 'Speed' to 'Con Air' Ty Weinert Collider
  3. Skyscraper (2018)
    "Labeled "Die Hard in a high-tech high-rise," Dwayne Johnson plays a security consultant who must rescue his family from a burning skyscraper seized by terrorists." Best 'Die Hard' Clones, From 'Speed' to 'Con Air' Ty Weinert Collider
  4. White House Down (2013)
    "Termed "Die Hard in the White House," Channing Tatum stars as a Capitol Police officer who defends the White House from a paramilitary invasion." 8 films that are basically Die Hard Digital Spy
  5. Speed (1994)
    "Directed by John McTiernan, *Die Hard* set a new standard for action films with its confined setting and high-stakes plot. Jan de Bont, the cinematographer for *Die Hard*, made his directorial debut with *Speed*, bringing a similar intensity and pacing to the film." Why 'Speed' Was The Pinnacle Of '90s Action Movies HuffPost UK
  6. Bad Boys (1995)
    "The intense action sequences and high stakes in "Die Hard" influenced the action set pieces in "Bad Boys," contributing to its thrilling narrative." Movie Review – Bad Boys (1995) Fernbyfilms