Is Die Hard 2 appropriate for children?

# Die Hard 2 Parental Guide Die Hard 2 is an R-rated action thriller featuring strong violence, gunfire, explosions, and frequent profanity that make it unsuitable for children. The film contains moderate sexual content and intense sequences that may frighten younger viewers. Parents should stick to the rating and save this for teenagers 17+.

What age is Die Hard 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Die Hard 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Die Hard 2 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1990

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller

Synopsis

One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a snowy Christmas Eve, as he waits for his wife's plane to land at Washington Dulles International Airport, terrorists take over the air traffic control system in a plot to free a South American army general and drug smuggler being flown into the US to face drug charges. It's now up to McClane to take on the terrorists, while coping with an inept airport police chief, an uncooperative anti-terrorist squad, and the life of his wife and everyone else trapped in planes circling overhead.

Cast

Bruce Willis

John McClane

Bonnie Bedelia

Holly McClane

William Sadler

Stuart

John Amos

Major Grant

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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