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Die Hard 2: Die Harder

Die Hard 2
Die Harder

3rd July 1990
2h 4m
Renny Harlin
USA
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7.5
 MetaCritic
67
 Rotten Tomatoes
69%
 IMDb
7.1

Die Hard 2: Die Harder is a Action Thriller film released on 3rd July 1990; Renny Harlin directed the film which stars Bruce Willis, William Sadler, and Dennis Franz. The film is a sequel to the 1988 film Die Hard. A sequel, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, was released in 1995. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $170,031,094 on its budget.

Plot

John McClane attempts to avert disaster as rogue military operatives seize control of Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.

Genres & Themes

Action Held Hostage One-Man Army Race Against Time Terrorism Thriller

Film Settings

Aircraft Airport

Cast (94)

Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Bruce Willis John McClane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
William Sadler in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
William Sadler Col. William Stuart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Dennis Franz in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Dennis Franz Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Art Evans's profile
Art Evans Leslie Barnes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Fred Thompson in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Fred Thompson Trudeau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
John Amos in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
John Amos Major Grant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Reginald VelJohnson in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Reginald VelJohnson Al Powell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Sheila McCarthy's profile
Sheila McCarthy Samantha 'Sam' Coleman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Mark Boone Junior's profile
Mark Boone Junior Shockley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Robert Patrick in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Robert Patrick O'Reilly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Tom Bower's profile
Tom Bower Marvin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Bonnie Bedelia in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Bonnie Bedelia Holly McClane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
William Atherton in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
William Atherton Richard Thornburg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Colm Meaney in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Colm Meaney Windsor Plane - Pilot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Mickie McGowan's profile
Mickie McGowan Additional Dialogue Replacement
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Robert Costanzo in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Robert Costanzo Sgt. Vito Lorenzo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Franco Nero in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Franco Nero General Ramon Esperanza
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Vondie Curtis-Hall in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Vondie Curtis-Hall Miller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Tom Everett's profile
Tom Everett Northeast Plane - Navigator
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Don Harvey in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Don Harvey Garber
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
John Leguizamo's profile
John Leguizamo Burke
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Patrick O'Neal's profile
Patrick O'Neal Corporal Telford
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Wynn Irwin's profile
Wynn Irwin Engineer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Bill Smillie in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Bill Smillie Custodian
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
John Costelloe's profile
John Costelloe Sgt. Oswald Cochrane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Peter Nelson's profile
Peter Nelson Thompson
Stafford Morgan's profile
Stafford Morgan Engineer
Robert Lipton's profile
Robert Lipton WNTW Chopper Pilot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Rob Steinberg in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Rob Steinberg WZDC - Victor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
James Lancaster's profile
James Lancaster Windsor Plane - Navigator
Dru Berrymore in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Dru Berrymore Capt. Lorenzo's Secretary
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 20
Julian Reyes's profile
Julian Reyes Foreign Military Plane - Young Corporal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Tom Finnegan's profile
Tom Finnegan Engineer
Dominique Jennings's profile
Dominique Jennings WZDC Newscaster
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
James Wellington Police Officer
Charles Lanyer's profile
Charles Lanyer Justice Man
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Tom Verica's profile
Tom Verica Kahn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Jeff Langton Blue Light Team
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Jeanne Bates's profile
Jeanne Bates Northeast Plane - Older Woman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 71
Tony Ganios in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Tony Ganios Baker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Vance Valencia in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Vance Valencia Foreign Military Plane - Pilot
Dale Jacoby's profile
Dale Jacoby Blue Light Team
Dick McGarvin Engineer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Robert Sacchi's profile
Robert Sacchi Engineer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Ed DeFusco Morgue Worker
Felicity Waterman's profile
Felicity Waterman Windsor Plane - Stewardess
Michael Francis Clarke Northeast Plane - Pilot
Nick Angotti Engineer
Jason Ross-Azikiwe Second Sergeant
Don Charles McGovern Blue Light Team - Lt. Sherman
Ken Baldwin Mulkey
Richard Domeier's profile
Richard Domeier WNTW Cameraman
Alan Berger Windsor Plane - Passenger
Karla Tamburrelli in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Karla Tamburrelli Northeast Plane - Stewardess
David Katz WNTW Soundman
Jim Hudson Engineer
Thomas Tofel's profile
Thomas Tofel Engineer
Scott Cranford Airport Security Guard
Edward Mannix Tower Controller
Paul Bollen Airport Cop
Ken Smolka's profile
Ken Smolka Engineer
Ben Lemon Sergeant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Mick Cunningham Sheldon
Steve Pershing Northeast Plane - Co-Pilot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Carol Barbee's profile
Carol Barbee WZDC Newscaster
John Rubinow WZDC Producer
Paul Abascal WZDC Director
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Joseph Michael Roth in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Joseph Michael Roth Airport Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Michael Luggio's profile
Michael Luggio Police Officer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Robert M. Bouffard Police Officer
Rande Scott Engineer
John Cade Lobby Cop
Lauren Letherer in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Lauren Letherer Rent-A-Car Girl
Danny Weselis Blue Light Team
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Amanda Hillwood's profile
Amanda Hillwood Windsor Plane - Stewardess
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Steffen Foster Windsor Plane - Co-Pilot
Edward Gero Engineer
Martin Lowery Engineer
Jerry E. Parrott Engineer
Bob Braun WZDC Newscaster
Russell McConnell Engineer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Reggie Luck in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Reggie Luck Airport Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
David Willis Sr. Tow Truck Driver
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Dwayne Hargray Luggage Worker
Connie Lillo-Thieman's profile
Connie Lillo-Thieman Information Booth Girl
Gilbert Garcia's profile
Gilbert Garcia Foreign Military Plane - Co-Pilot
Sherry Bilsing in Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Sherry Bilsing Northeast Plane - Stewardess
Anthony Droz Soldier
Vincent Mazella Jr. Blue Light Team
Bob 'Rocky' Cheli Blue Light Team
Danial Donai Blue Light Team
Gregg Kovan Blue Light Team

Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Graphic Violence
Smoking

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Prequels & Sequels

1988
Die Hard poster
1990
Die Hard 2: Die Harder poster
1995
Die Hard: With a Vengeance poster

Part of the Boxset

Die Hard

Die Hard 2: Die Harder FAQ

When was Die Hard 2: Die Harder released?

Die Hard 2: Die Harder was released 34 years ago, on Tuesday July 3rd, 1990.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Die Hard 2: Die Harder?

The lead role is played by Bruce Willis in the role of John McClane.

How much did Die Hard 2: Die Harder cost to make?

The budget was $70,000,000.

How much money did Die Hard 2: Die Harder make?

The worldwide revenue was $240,031,094.

Is Die Hard 2: Die Harder on Netflix?

No, Die Hard 2: Die Harder is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Die Hard 2: Die Harder on Amazon Prime?

No, Die Hard 2: Die Harder is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Die Hard 2: Die Harder on Disney Plus?

No, Die Hard 2: Die Harder is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Die Hard 2: Die Harder Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

9% 20-29
18% 30-39
13% 40-49
6% 50-59
3% 60-69
1% 70-79
50% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

13% Female
87% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

1% Good
1% Bad
98% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Cop
1% Reporter
1% Janitor
1% Journalist
1% Pilot
95% Unknown