How to Watch Die Hard in Order
To watch Die Hard, start with Die Hard.
Watch Die Hard in release order for a first viewing — start with Die Hard (1988). There are 5 films, released between 1988–2013. That is 10.2 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 2.2 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1Die Hard1988Essential132m
- 2Die Hard 21990124m
- 3Die Hard: With a Vengeance1995128m
- 4Live Free or Die Hard2007128m
- 5A Good Day to Die Hard201398m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Die Hard19887.8
- 2Die Hard: With a Vengeance19957.3
- 3Die Hard 219907.0
- 4Live Free or Die Hard20076.6
- 5A Good Day to Die Hard20135.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Die Hard?
For a first viewing, watch Die Hard in release order, starting with Die Hard (1988) and ending with A Good Day to Die Hard (2013). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Die Hard films are there?
There are 5 Die Hard films.
Can I skip any Die Hard films?
1 of the 5 films carry the main story: Die Hard. The other 4 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Die Hard?
Start with Die Hard, released in 1988. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Die Hard?
Watching every Die Hard film takes 10.2 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 2.2 hours.