Join the Action at Die Hard
Get ready for a thrilling night of action and suspense as the classic film Die Hard comes to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury. On Tuesday, 15 December 2026, experience the iconic movie that revolutionized the action genre.
Dir: John McTiernan
Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White, William Atherton
132 mins · 1988 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English, German, Italian
IMDb 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 72/100 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 83%
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 10 wins & 12 nominations total
The Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury will be hosting a screening of the iconic film Die Hard on Tuesday, 15 December 2026. Directed by John McTiernan, the film stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, and Alexander Godunov.
What is the film about? Die Hard tells the story of John McClane, a tough New York detective who finds himself in the middle of a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper on Christmas Eve. With his wife among the hostages, McClane must use his wits and resourcefulness to take down the terrorists and save the day.
Who made it and what kind of film is it? Die Hard is an American action thriller film, directed by John McTiernan and written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. The film has a runtime of 132 minutes, is rated Cert 15, and features a mix of action, suspense, and humor.
How was it received? Die Hard has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 8.2/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72/100 on Metacritic, 7.8/10 on TMDB, and 83% on Trakt. The film was also nominated for four Oscars and won several awards. Many viewers have praised the film's action sequences, direction, and performances, with some considering it one of the best action movies ever made. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
benoliver999 · 10/10
This is my go-to joke-answer when people ask me what my favourite Christmas film is (the truth is I don’t have a favourite anything), but what always catches me out is just how Christmassy Die Hard really is. From end to end, in his own way, McTiernan captures the spirit of Christmas nicely without making a saccharine or overbearing film. Bruce Willis is just a regular guy trying to get home to see his kids, and patch up his failing marriage.…
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AlexanderZ · 10/10
"Die Hard" is a terrific example of what happens when all the pieces of a film fall together perfectly. There simply are no weak spots or dull moments in the film. Is "Die Hard" one of the best overall movies ever made? Probably not. But it's undeniably one of the best action movies ever made.
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Ryo979 · 9/10
"Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..."
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samtasia
this is not news but: Alan Rickman is a master.
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jarvis-11297644
Ho - Ho - Ho ; I just love Alan Rickman in this! Merry Christmas 2021 !
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nmahoney416 · 10/10
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Definitely! Is it the best Christmas movie? The best non-traditional Christmas movie. It isn't Christmas until I see the Hans drop. A yearly must watch. Nothing else puts me in the the Christmas spirit quite like Die Hard.
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tvwatcherdenver · 10/10
THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE. I queue this bad-boy up every Christmas season along with the other standard fare, but it's a Christmas movie. It is also the godfather to all action movies since, equaled by only a few. That is all.
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LarZieJ · 10/10
"You wanna know the secret to surviving air travel? After you get where you're going, take off your shoes and your socks then walk around on the rug bare foot and make fists with your toes." I still don't know if that really works. "Son of a bitch! Fist with your toes." According to John McClane it does! Anyway, Die Hard will always be fun to watch. So many little moments, Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis at his best, fist with your toes, bare feet,…
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