Guns, violence, gore: hardly the usual elements of a classic Christmas film. The debate around whether or not Die Hard (and Die Hard 2) constitutes a proper holiday movie is almost as contentious as the inevitable annual love/hate debate over sprouts or Christmas pudding.

Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, families gather to watch cherished Christmas movies – It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone, and Love Actually. Yet, one film that consistently divides opinion is Die Hard.

To get you in the festive spirit, Die Hard is airing tonight on Channel 4 and will be available to stream shortly after broadcast.

First, the positives. Die Hard is a movie about a New York cop defeating a gang of thieves masquerading as terrorists on Christmas Eve. That’s the plot. Which isn’t very jolly, but we’ll let that slide.

It catapulted Bruce Willis' career, transforming him from a comedy actor into an action star. Following his entertaining performance as John McClane, Willis starred in the Sci-Fi action blockbuster Armageddon and the thriller The Sixth Sense. As for Die Hard, it raked in an impressive $141.5 million at the box office, according to estimates.

With virtually no sports on Christmas Eve in 2024, perhaps you are looking for a movie to watch instead. Maybe your choice is Die Hard. People often debate whether or not the Bruce W

We believe in spreading the holiday cheer to those who are looking to watch something outside the usual mold of Christmas cannon of great films like "Home Alone."