Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

Kernel Score: 83% · 6,554 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Action, Thriller

Released: 1995-05-19

Runtime: 128 minutes

Is Die Hard: With a Vengeance worth watching?

Worth watching. The third Die Hard swaps the tower for the whole of New York, and it adds a fun buddy pairing of Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. It's less contained than the first but still a lively action film.

Watch it if you

  • like 90s action
  • enjoy buddy-cop banter
  • want a clever-villain game across a city

Skip it if you

  • want the tight tower setting of the first
  • dislike big explosions

Best for: Action night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Die Hard: With a Vengeance

  • Stream: Hulu, YouTube TV
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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 parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Die Hard: With a Vengeance is an R-rated action film with intense gunfights, explosions, and a bomb-planting terrorist plot.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Features shootouts, explosions, and a bomb-riddled terrorist plot typical of the action franchise.
  • Language: Moderate — R-rated action film with the series' characteristic frequent profanity.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Die Hard: With a Vengeance

If you liked Die Hard: With a Vengeance, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Die Hard (1988) — 87%: The original with the same hero and a tighter setting.
  • Die Hard 2 (1990) — 79%: The direct sequel, with more mayhem.
  • The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) — 85%: Tense New York hostage thriller.
  • Inside Man (2006) — 82%: Clever heist thriller set in New York.
  • Heat (1995) — 89%: Cat-and-mouse crime epic with great action.
  • Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — 89%: Real-feeling New York crime drama with rising tension.

Director

John McTiernan

Cast

  • Bruce Willis as John McClane
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Zeus Carver
  • Jeremy Irons as Simon
  • Larry Bryggman as Chief Walter Cobb
  • Graham Greene as Joe Lambert
  • Anthony Peck as Ricky Walsh
  • Nicholas Wyman as Mathias Targo
  • Kevin Chamberlin as Charles Weiss
  • Colleen Camp as Connie Kowalski
  • Sam Phillips as Katya

Die Hard: With a Vengeance FAQ

Is Die Hard: With a Vengeance worth watching?

Worth watching. The third Die Hard swaps the tower for the whole of New York, and it adds a fun buddy pairing of Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. It's less contained than the first but still a lively action film.

Where can I watch Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

In the US you can stream Die Hard: With a Vengeance on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Die Hard: With a Vengeance OK for kids?

Die Hard: With a Vengeance is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Die Hard: With a Vengeance is an R-rated action film with intense gunfights, explosions, and a bomb-planting terrorist plot.

What movies are like Die Hard: With a Vengeance?

If you liked Die Hard: With a Vengeance, try Die Hard, Die Hard 2, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Inside Man.