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7 Reasons ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas Movie & Original Writer Confirms It

Ballistic Staff by Ballistic Staff
December 13, 2022
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We’re not sure how the whole “Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas movie?” debate got started, but we’re going to end it. If you’ve never seen the movie, two things: First off, what the hell is wrong with you? Get your life together and go watch it. Second, there will be a few spoilers in this article, so don’t proceed any further if you haven’t seen it.

Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie

We’ve just recently learned the original screenwriter, Jeb Stuart, recently confirmed the movie’s X-MAS status. “Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie,” Stuart told UPI, reported breitbart.com. “I’m out in L.A. now and I can remember writing it years and years ago at Christmas and, coming from the East Coast, I felt a little bit of, ‘What am I doing in Los Angeles for Christmas?’ And there is a lot of that wrapped up in that script.”

With Bruce Willis playing the protagonist, John McClane, and classic bad guy Alan Rickman as perhaps his most iconic villain, Hans Gruber, “Die Hard” is filled with highly quotable dialogue and memorable scenes. And nothing says “Christmas” like endless guns and explosions.

And when it comes to guns, Die Hard really brings the hardware. Here’s our list on the 7 Best Guns from Die Hard.

But seriously, why “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? Well, here’s why.

A Very Nakatomi Christmas

For starters, the movie takes place at an office holiday party at the now infamous Nakatomi Building. Not much of explanation needed here.

Welcome to John McClane’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Next to “Yippee ki-yay, mother f*cker,” this might be the most quotable line in the entire movie. McClane disposes of his first terrorist, then puts him in the elevator for the rest of his cohorts to find. Before sending him down, McClane adds some holiday cheer with a Santa hat and some festive writing: “Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho.”

Gruber delivers one of his many great lines with slight trepidation as something is clearly amiss. It just leaves us wondering why Rickman — may he rest in peace — was never cast as Santa Claus throughout his prolific career.

Theo Offers His Own Spin on The Night Before Christmas

Terrorist tech guru Theo masterminds an early counter-assault on the LAPD SWAT team. The SWAT team, unprepared for what’s in store, approaches the Nakatomi Building. As the heavily armed terrorists wait patiently in place, Theo calls out the SWAT movements in rather festive fashion.

“All right, listen up guys. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except … the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation.”

The result? Several severely wounded police officers and a roasting tactical vehicle.

Hans Gruber Needs a Christmas Miracle

The Nakatomi Building’s vault is a focal point of the movie. Hans and his crew are attempting to steal what’s inside — approximately “$640 million in negotiable bearer bonds.” Theo is tasked with cracking the vault, which brings forth the “time of miracles.”

Hans: “Theo, are we on schedule?”

Theo: “One more [lock] to go then it’s up to you. And you better be right, because it looks like this last one is going to take a miracle.”

Hans: “It’s Christmas, Theo. It’s the time of miracles. So be of good cheer and call me when you hit the last lock.”

Fast forward a few dead terrorists later and the FBI steps in to shut down the building’s power, which automatically overrides the last lock giving Theo the miracle he was looking for. The vault opens and the remaining terrorists’ faces light up like kids finding presents under their tree on Christmas morning as “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” plays in the background. Theo smiles and says, “Merry Christmas.” Merry Christmas, indeed.

Die Hard Has More Christmas Songs than White Christmas

The soundtrack throughout the film is just littered with Christmas music. When John’s faithful limo driver Argyle scoops him from the airport in the beginning of the film, he turns on Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis.” John asks, “Don’t you got any Christmas music?” To which Argyle quickly responds, “This is Christmas music!”

While that is a great start, there’s one song that stands out and cements “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie. When all is said and done and the terrorists are dead, John and his wife Holly cozy up in the back of the limo. Amidst the rubble and fire and dead bodies, “Let It Snow” begins to play, leaving the biggest of holiday smiles on our faces in the process.

While we’re at it, let’s judge “Die Hard” as it compares to “White Christmas,” a holiday classic. Digital Spy featured a cool rundown by the numbers from Steven E de Souza. Unlike “White Christmas,” “Die Hard” takes place entirely during the holiday. Our fave features more Christmas songs (four), battles terrorists, and the whole thing takes place during a Christmas Party. But more than anything, it’s John McClane’s relentless fight that captures the Christmas spirit for all of us.

Now pour some egg nog, sit back on your couch and go watch “Die Hard” with the family. The kids will love it!

Die Hard Christmas Goodies

A Die Hard Christmas

Nothing proves Die Hard’s Christmas movie status than the ever-growing amount of swag available as stocking stuffers. For a complete rundown of the movie, check out A Die Hard Christmas-The Illustrated Holiday Classic. Available from Amazon, this hardcover tome geared toward adults takes you right back to Nakatomi Plaza. Complete with pictures and machine guns, it currently goes for under $10.

Die Hard Christmas gifts make great stocking stuffers.

Yippie Ki Yay 2.0

One of our favorite apparel companies just brought back another holiday classic, forever immortalizing John McClane’s famous words. The Yippie Ki Yay 2.0 helps you say “Happy Trails Hans!” The graphic tee patriotically once retailed $17.76. Inflation’s got it up to $25.95 this season. Get it at gruntstyle.com.

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