It may still be a debate that rumbles on as to whether Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie, but one thing's for certain - it's a thrilling, iconic action film, and one which warrants a rewatch each December, no matter its categorisation.
Advertisement
Bruce Willis stars in the 1988 movie as police detective John McClane, who takes on a group of German terrorists led by Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, when they take all those inside a tower block hostage.
Die Hard was released in the summer, one point against its categorisation as a Christmas film - however, it is set on Christmas Eve, and features a number of seasonal songs in its soundtrack, from offbeat picks like Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis to more traditional festive fare such as Winter Wonderland as sung by Bing Crosby.
Meanwhile, the film also includes a couple of well-known pieces of classical music, and an original score written by prolific film composer Michael Kamen.
Read on for everything you need to know about the music heard in Die Hard.
Die Hard soundtrack
The following pieces of music can all be heard in the Die Hard soundtrack:
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G Major (Allegro Moderato) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas in Hollis performed by Run-DMC
Skeletons performed by Stevie Wonder
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Reginald VelJohnson (humming)
Jingle Bells performed by Bruce Willis (whistling)
Ode to Joy from Symphony No.9 in D- Choral, Op. 125 composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Vaughn Monroe
If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
