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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith

Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The Independent finally settles the debate

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? That’s the question that has been the subject of pub arguments and online debates for decades.

Despite the iconic film being set on Christmas Eve, many argue this still does not make it a festive film.

Now, two of The Independent’s top culture writers, Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith, sit down to finally answer the question once and for all.

Watch the video above to find out if they decide the Bruce Willis 1988 action hit belongs in the pantheon of festive classics.

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