Die Hard Hits Brighton
Get ready to experience the ultimate action film as Die Hard comes to the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton. With its explosive effects, fresh take on action heroes, and excellent directing, this movie is a must-see for fans of the 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
Are you ready for a thrilling ride with one of the most iconic action films of all time? Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan, is coming to the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Friday, 6 November 2026. This 1988 American action film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a detective who must stop a group of terrorists from robbing a high-rise office building in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.
The film boasts an impressive cast, including Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, and Alexander Godunov, and has received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, performances, and action sequences. With a runtime of 132 minutes, Die Hard is a cert 18 film that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Die Hard has been nominated for four Oscars and has won numerous awards, including 10 wins and 12 nominations. The film has also received high scores from various platforms, including an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 83% on Trakt.
On Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton, you can experience the thrill of Die Hard on the big screen. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
Viewers have praised the film for its fresh take on action heroes, excellent directing, and explosive effects, making it a near-perfect action film and one of the finest of the genre. With its relatable protagonist, John McClane, and standard-setting villain, Hans Gruber, Die Hard has become a classic of the action genre and a staple of Christmas movie lists.
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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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