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220 Explosive Die Hard Trivia Questions With Answers

Can you name all the terrorists, remember every plot twist, and recite the best lines from Die Hard? 💥🤔 If so, this quiz is right up your alley. We present 220 questions covering everything from McClane's best moments to the smallest details that make this movie legendary 🎬🔥. Think you’re ready?

  1. Who played the role of John McClane in Die Hard?
  2. What is the name of the building where the events of Die Hard take place?
  3. What was John McClane's catchphrase in Die Hard?
  4. Which actor played Hans Gruber in Die Hard?
  5. What holiday is Die Hard set around?
  6. What is the name of the LAPD officer who helps John McClane?
  7. In Die Hard, which terrorist group takes over Nakatomi Plaza?
  8. What is the name of the company where John McClane's wife works in Die Hard?
  9. What is the name of the helicopter pilot who helps McClane in Die Hard?
  10. Which song plays during the opening credits of Die Hard?
  11. What is the first name of John McClane's wife in Die Hard?
  12. Which Die Hard character famously says 'Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho.'?
  13. What is the color of the limo that John McClane uses to get to Nakatomi Plaza?
  14. Which actor played the role of the terrorist, Karl, in Die Hard?
  15. Which famous building was used as the model for Nakatomi Plaza?
  16. What type of vehicle does John McClane destroy in Die Hard by driving it into a building?
  17. What is the name of the main villain in Die Hard?
  18. How many terrorists does John McClane face in Die Hard?
  19. Which city does Die Hard take place in?
  20. What was the original release year of Die Hard?
  21. Which character is the first to be killed by the terrorists in Die Hard?
  22. What is the name of the terrorist who is known for his catchphrase 'Yippee-ki-yay!'?
  23. Which company did Holly McClane work for in Die Hard?
  24. What is the name of the Los Angeles police officer who assists McClane throughout Die Hard?
  25. Which actor plays the role of the FBI agent in Die Hard?
  26. What do the terrorists want to steal from Nakatomi Plaza?
  27. What is the name of the song that plays at the end of Die Hard during the credits?
  28. What is the name of the hotel where John McClane's wife Holly stays in Die Hard?
  29. Who is the character who says 'I’m just a fly in the ointment, Hans. The monkey in the wrench. The pain in the ass.'?
  30. Which actress plays Holly McClane in Die Hard?
  31. Which famous line does John McClane say after killing a terrorist and tying him to a chair?
  32. Which famous actor makes a cameo as a cop in Die Hard?
  33. Which terrorist character does not survive the movie?
  34. What weapon does John McClane use to take down some terrorists in the building?
  35. What is the final twist at the end of the movie involving the gold bonds?
  36. Which character says the line 'I’m not going to die in this shithole'?
  37. What is the main reason Hans Gruber wants to take over Nakatomi Plaza?
  38. Who played the role of the FBI agent who is in charge of handling the hostage situation?
  39. What’s the name of the terrorist who drives the getaway vehicle for Hans Gruber?
  40. In Die Hard, who saves McClane from falling out of the building after the first terrorist battle?
  41. What is the name of the corporation that owns Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard?
  42. Which Die Hard character delivers the famous line 'Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho.'?
  43. What is John McClane’s profession?
  44. What does John McClane use to help him defeat the terrorists in Die Hard?
  45. Which actor played Hans Gruber, the main antagonist of Die Hard?
  46. What city does Die Hard take place in?
  47. In Die Hard, what is the name of the terrorist who is responsible for the heist?
  48. Which actor plays John McClane, the hero of Die Hard?
  49. How does John McClane first communicate with the terrorists in the building?
  50. What does John McClane throw out of the window as a signal of defiance to the terrorists?
  51. In Die Hard, what is the name of the building that is taken over by terrorists?
  52. Which character is a police officer who helps McClane from the outside of the building?
  53. What is the name of the criminal mastermind in Die Hard?
  54. Which 1988 action movie is considered a Christmas classic?
  55. Which piece of clothing is iconic for John McClane in Die Hard?
  56. Who does John McClane team up with to stop the terrorists at Nakatomi Plaza?
  57. What is the first name of John McClane's wife, who is taken hostage by the terrorists?
  58. Which movie studio produced Die Hard?
  59. Which famous action star was offered the role of John McClane before Bruce Willis?
  60. What is the name of the helicopter pilot who assists in rescuing McClane at the end of the movie?
  61. What song plays in the background when the terrorists first enter the Nakatomi Plaza?
  62. What does John McClane write on the dead terrorist’s sweatshirt?
  63. Who is the first terrorist that John McClane kills in Die Hard?
  64. Which actor plays the role of Al Powell, the LAPD officer who communicates with McClane?
  65. What is the name of John McClane’s wife in Die Hard?
  66. What is the final line of the movie Die Hard?
  67. Which actor played the character of Ellis, the arrogant Nakatomi executive?
  68. In Die Hard, what is the name of the vault that the terrorists are trying to crack?
  69. What is the name of the elevator operator who is one of the first hostages in Die Hard?
  70. Which year was Die Hard released?
  71. What is the name of the terrorist who wears a Santa hat during the heist in Die Hard?
  72. Which famous actor was originally considered for the role of John McClane before Bruce Willis?
  73. Which country is John McClane originally from in Die Hard?
  74. What Christmas song is playing when John McClane first kills a terrorist?
  75. What type of vehicle does Hans Gruber's team use to escape the Nakatomi Plaza?
  76. Which of these characters does not die in Die Hard?
  77. Which famous actor played the role of Hans Gruber in Die Hard?
  78. What’s the name of the company hosting the Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza?
  79. What did Hans Gruber say about John McClane when he first learned of his identity?
  80. Which famous musician composed the iconic score for Die Hard?
  81. What was the name of the building where the events of *Die Hard* take place?
  82. Which character says the line: 'Welcome to the party, pal!'?
  83. What does John McClane use to defeat the terrorist Karl?
  84. Which of these is a line that McClane says to the terrorist group during the movie?
  85. What Christmas song is played during the final action sequence?
  86. Who played the character of Holly McClane?
  87. How many terrorists are there in the group that hijacks Nakatomi Plaza?
  88. What is the name of the police officer who helps McClane throughout the movie?
  89. What is the terrorist group's main goal in *Die Hard*?
  90. Which actor plays the role of the villain Hans Gruber?
  91. What is the name of the building’s security guard who gets knocked out by the terrorists at the beginning of the movie?
  92. What is the name of the Christmas party that is happening at Nakatomi Plaza?
  93. What is the iconic tagline that John McClane says at the end of the movie?
  94. Which terrorist is killed by John McClane after he tries to attack him with a machine gun?
  95. What was the color of the shirt John McClane was wearing at the beginning of the movie?
  96. Which terrorist is responsible for trying to blow up the vault?
  97. What is the name of the limo driver who helps John McClane during the movie?
  98. Who plays the role of the reporter Dick Thornburg in *Die Hard*?
  99. What is the name of the weapon John McClane uses to blow up the elevator shaft?
  100. Which character says the line, 'Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho.'?
  101. Which character is the first to be killed by the terrorists in *Die Hard*?
  102. In *Die Hard*, which city is John McClane traveling to when he arrives at Nakatomi Plaza?
  103. What is the name of the elevator repairman who becomes trapped inside Nakatomi Plaza?
  104. Which terrorist is revealed to be the brother of another terrorist?
  105. What is the first name of Holly McClane's husband, the film’s protagonist?
  106. What does Hans Gruber ask John McClane to do after he is captured?
  107. Which of these characters is NOT a member of the terrorist group in *Die Hard*?
  108. What item does John McClane use to signal for help after he’s locked in the building?
  109. What does the terrorist group plan to do after stealing the bearer bonds from the Nakatomi vault?
  110. What type of Christmas decoration is seen in the opening scene of *Die Hard*?
  111. In 'Die Hard', what is the name of the skyscraper where the hostage situation takes place?
  112. Who plays the role of John McClane in the 'Die Hard' series?
  113. What is the name of the lead antagonist in the first 'Die Hard' movie?
  114. In which city does the first 'Die Hard' movie take place?
  115. What kind of event is happening at Nakatomi Plaza during the first 'Die Hard' movie?
  116. What is John McClane's profession in 'Die Hard'?
  117. What message does McClane write on the dead terrorist's sweater in 'Die Hard'?
  118. Which actor plays Hans Gruber in the first 'Die Hard' movie?
  119. What type of shoes is John McClane missing throughout most of 'Die Hard'?
  120. What is the name of John McClane's estranged wife in 'Die Hard'?
  121. What is the name of the limo driver who helps John McClane in 'Die Hard'?
  122. In 'Die Hard', what type of explosive do the terrorists use to break into the vault?
  123. Which agency is involved in the standoff with the terrorists in 'Die Hard'?
  124. What holiday is being celebrated during the events of 'Die Hard'?
  125. What fake alias does Hans Gruber use when he meets John McClane face-to-face?
  126. How does John McClane signal the police at the beginning of the movie?
  127. Which terrorist poses as a security guard to access the Nakatomi building?
  128. What kind of snack does Argyle keep in the limo while waiting for McClane?
  129. What does McClane use to stop the elevator doors from closing during a fight?
  130. What line does John McClane famously deliver to Hans Gruber over the radio?
  131. What airport does 'Die Hard 2' take place in?
  132. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', who is John McClane’s reluctant partner?
  133. What is the relationship between Hans Gruber and Simon Gruber in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'?
  134. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', what is the cyber-attack called?
  135. Who is the main hacker villain in 'Live Free or Die Hard'?
  136. In 'Die Hard', what does Hans Gruber pretend to be to access the vault?
  137. In 'Die Hard 2', what do the terrorists control to threaten the planes?
  138. What famous line does Zeus Carver repeat in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'?
  139. In 'Die Hard', what profession does Holly Gennaro claim she holds?
  140. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what game does Simon force McClane and Zeus to play?
  141. What is John McClane’s famous catchphrase in the 'Die Hard' series?
  142. What is the name of the police officer who helps John McClane in the first 'Die Hard'?
  143. What is the primary objective of the terrorists in 'Die Hard'?
  144. In 'Die Hard 2', what do the terrorists do to demonstrate their control of the airport?
  145. Which character is John McClane’s wife’s boss in the first 'Die Hard' movie?
  146. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what is hidden in the Federal Reserve Bank?
  147. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', who plays the role of the hacker Matt Farrell?
  148. In 'A Good Day to Die Hard', what city is most of the action set in?
  149. What relation is Jack McClane to John McClane in 'A Good Day to Die Hard'?
  150. What is the name of the terrorist group in 'Die Hard 2'?
  151. In the first 'Die Hard', what is the name of the building where the hostage situation occurs?
  152. What is the name of Holly McClane's coworker who tries to negotiate with Hans Gruber?
  153. In 'Die Hard 2', what role does Colonel Stuart play?
  154. What does McClane write on the dead terrorist's shirt in 'Die Hard'?
  155. Which character in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' is a former military officer?
  156. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', who is the female hacker working with Thomas Gabriel?
  157. What kind of vehicle does McClane famously drive into a helicopter in 'Live Free or Die Hard'?
  158. In 'Die Hard', what gift is McClane carrying for his wife when he arrives at the party?
  159. What beverage does Hans Gruber request from the Nakatomi staff during the takeover?
  160. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what type of bomb is hidden in the school?
  161. In the first 'Die Hard', what floor is the Nakatomi Christmas party held on?
  162. What item of clothing does McClane lose during the events of 'Die Hard'?
  163. In 'Die Hard 2', what holiday is being celebrated during the movie's events?
  164. What type of company owns Nakatomi Plaza in 'Die Hard'?
  165. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what is the first riddle Simon gives McClane?
  166. What is the relationship between Hans Gruber and Simon Gruber in the series?
  167. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', what is Thomas Gabriel's ultimate goal?
  168. What alias does Hans Gruber use while pretending to be a hostage in 'Die Hard'?
  169. What mode of transport does McClane use to get to the Nakatomi Plaza in 'Die Hard'?
  170. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what type of bomb is placed on the subway train?
  171. In 'Die Hard', what is the name of the limo driver who helps McClane?
  172. What weapon does Hans Gruber carry in 'Die Hard'?
  173. In 'Die Hard', who plays the character Hans Gruber?
  174. What is John McClane’s signature catchphrase throughout the 'Die Hard' series?
  175. In 'Die Hard 2', what airport does the movie take place at?
  176. What role does Samuel L. Jackson play in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'?
  177. In 'Die Hard', what does McClane use to escape from the rooftop explosion?
  178. Who directed the original 'Die Hard' movie?
  179. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what type of heist is Simon Gruber planning?
  180. What alias does Hans Gruber give for the terrorist group in 'Die Hard'?
  181. In 'Die Hard', what does John McClane write on the dead terrorist's sweatshirt?
  182. What is the name of John McClane's wife in the 'Die Hard' series?
  183. What is the name of the building where 'Die Hard' takes place?
  184. In 'Die Hard', what holiday gift does McClane bring for his wife?
  185. What kind of sandwich does Zeus mention in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'?
  186. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', what is the name of the hacker who helps McClane?
  187. What brand of cigarettes does McClane smoke in 'Die Hard'?
  188. What is the codename for the operation led by Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard'?
  189. Which character in 'Die Hard' is a police officer who helps McClane from outside the building?
  190. In 'Die Hard 2', what method does McClane use to stop the escaping plane?
  191. In 'Die Hard', what type of business is housed in Nakatomi Plaza?
  192. What city is the setting for the original 'Die Hard' movie?
  193. Which terrorist in 'Die Hard' is the computer expert who handles the vault?
  194. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what famous New York landmark does Simon Gruber threaten?
  195. What is the name of the villain in 'Live Free or Die Hard'?
  196. What is the significance of the detonators in the original 'Die Hard'?
  197. In 'Die Hard 2', what type of plane is central to the plot?
  198. Who is the leader of the Special Forces team in 'Die Hard 2'?
  199. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what puzzle does McClane solve to stop the bomb in the park?
  200. In 'A Good Day to Die Hard', what city is the main setting?
  201. In 'Die Hard', what floor is the Christmas party on when the terrorists attack?
  202. What does John McClane use to escape from the roof in 'Die Hard'?
  203. In 'Die Hard', what does McClane find in the air duct that helps him stay calm?
  204. What alias does Hans Gruber use when introducing himself to Takagi in 'Die Hard'?
  205. In 'Die Hard with a Vengeance', what school is targeted by Simon with a fake bomb?
  206. What does John McClane famously say before shooting Hans Gruber?
  207. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', what is the nickname for the coordinated cyber-attack?
  208. In 'A Good Day to Die Hard', what relation is Jack McClane to John McClane?
  209. What kind of vehicle does McClane commandeer in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'?
  210. In 'Die Hard 2', where does the final showdown take place?
  211. In 'Die Hard', what is the name of the German terrorist leader?
  212. What does McClane write on the dead terrorist's shirt in 'Die Hard'?
  213. Which actor plays the role of officer Al Powell in 'Die Hard'?
  214. In 'Die Hard', which character is the main antagonist's brother?
  215. What is the name of the helicopter pilot in 'Die Hard'?
  216. In 'Die Hard', who is the first terrorist McClane kills?
  217. In 'Die Hard 2', who is the head of the terrorist operation?
  218. Which airport does the action in 'Die Hard 2' take place?
  219. In 'Live Free or Die Hard', who helps McClane track down the cyber-terrorists?
  220. What was the main motive for the terrorists in 'Die Hard 2'?
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220 Explosive Die Hard Trivia Questions With Answers