---
title: "A Good Day to Die Hard"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-good-day-to-die-hard-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47964
imdb_id: "tt1606378"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 6806
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-good-day-to-die-hard-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Good Day to Die Hard is a 2013 action film featuring the character John McClane. In this installment, the iconoclastic and take-no-prisoners police officer travels to Moscow to assist his wayward son, Jack. The narrative follows the two men as they navigate foreign soil and encounter the Russian underworld. While John initially believes he is simply helping his son, he discovers that Jack is actually a highly-trained CIA operative. Jack is working to prevent a nuclear weapons heist and is operating against a countdown to war. As the pair faces these high-stakes threats, they learn that their differing methods and approaches to conflict make them an unstoppable team of heroes. The film focuses on the dynamic between the father and son as they work together to overcome their adversaries in an international setting. The story emphasizes their transition from estranged relatives to partners while they attempt to stop the criminal plot unfolding in Russia.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "John McClane travels to Moscow to help his son, uncovering a dangerous nuclear weapons heist."

### Why Watch
- features iconic cop John McClane
- high-stakes international setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- brief source material limits detailed critiques
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and thriller elements suited for mature audiences, as indicated by its R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, tense, explosive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: Mid Atlantic Films, Ingenious Media, Dune Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Willis** as *John McClane*
- **Jai Courtney** as *Jack McClane*
- **Sebastian Koch** as *Yuri Komarov*
- **Yuliya Snigir** as *Irina Komarov*
- **Radivoje Bukvić** as *Alik*
- **Cole Hauser** as *Mike Collins*
- **Sergey Kolesnikov** as *Viktor Chagarin*
- **Amaury Nolasco** as *Murphy*
- **Mary Elizabeth Winstead** as *Lucy McClane*
- **Roman Luknár** as *Anton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was A Good Day to Die Hard released in the US?
It was released on 02/14/2013.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under action and thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: Where does John McClane travel in the movie?
He travels to Moscow.

### Q: What is Jack McClane's actual profession?
Jack McClane is a highly-trained CIA operative.

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