If you’re a fan of action movies, then you’re probably familiar with Die Hard. This 1988 classic stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York City police officer who finds himself in the middle of a terrorist attack at the Nakatomi Plaza. The movie is full of memorable lines and catchphrases, many of which have become popular cultural references.
The story follows McClane as he battles his way through the building and takes on a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber, played by Alan Rickman. In the process, McClane manages to save the day while delivering some classic one-liners along the way.
Here are 61 of the best Die Hard quotes ever uttered in this iconic action movie:
Best Die Hard Quotes
- “Yippee-ki-yay, mother**cker.” – John McClane
- “Welcome to the party, pal.” – John McClane
- “Now I know what a TV dinner feels like.” – John McClane
- “Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…” – Hans Gruber
- “You’re the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.” – Hans Gruber
- “Just a fly in the ointment, Hans. The monkey in the wrench. The pain in the ass.” – John McClane
- “Hans, bubi, you’re the first one in a long time to make me go this far.” – John McClane
- “Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister.” – John McClane
- “Are you gonna bark all day, little doggy, or are you gonna bite?” – John McClane
- “How can the same s**t happen to the same guy twice?” – John McClane
- “If something happens to me, tell my wife I love her very much. She knows.” – John McClane
- “You’re gonna regret this, Hans. You have no idea.” – John McClane
- “I’m on vacation.” – John McClane
- “Come outta there, you turds!” – John McClane
- “This time, John Wayne does not walk off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.” – Hans Gruber
- “Shoot the glass!” – John McClane
- “Yippee-ki-yay indeed.” – Hans Gruber
- “Just once, I’d like a regular, normal Christmas. Eggnog, a f***ing Christmas tree, a little turkey. But no. It’s always ‘Die Hard’.”– John McClane
- “Now I have a machine gun. Ho ho ho.” – John McClane
- “You want me to crawl? I’ll crawl.” – John McClane
- “Oh, I got enough Germans to last me the rest of my life!” – John McClane
More Die Hard Quotes
- “Happy trails, Hans.” – John McClane
- “Is the building destroyed?” – John McClane
- “I’m on your side assholes!” – John McClane
- “Now I know how a TV dinner feels.” – John McClane
- “Glass, who gives a shit about glass?” – John McClane
- “Who’s driving his car, Stevie Wonder?” – John McClane
- “Why don’t you take THIS under consideration, motherf***er?” – John McClane
- “No f***ing shit lady, does it sound like I’m ordering a pizza?” – John McClane
- “Hans! You motherf***er, you made your point. Now let them pull back!” – John McClane
- “It’s okay, I’m a cop. Trust me, I’ve been doing this for eleven years.” – John McClane
- “You’re pretty tricky with that accent. You oughtta be on f***in’ TV with that accent.” – John McClane
- “No. [hands him the gun] Time for the real thing, Bill. All you gotta do is pull the trigger.” – John McClane
- “Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister.” – John McClane
- “I think he’s got his eye on you., Holly Gennero McClane: That’s okay. I have my eye on his private bathroom.” – John McClane
- “[huddled in an air vent, recalls his wife’s invitation] Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…” – John McClane
- “You’d have made a pretty good cowboy yourself, Hans., Hans Gruber: Oh, yes. What was it you said to me before? ‘Yippie-ki-yay, motherf***er.’” – John McClane
- John McClane: “You throw quite a party. I didn’t realize they celebrated Christmas in Japan.” Joseph Takagi: “Hey, we’re flexible. Pearl Harbor didn’t work out so we got you with tape decks.”
- “Why’d you have to nuke the whole building, Hans?, Hans Gruber: Well, when you steal $600, you can just disappear. When you steal $600 million, they will find you… unless they think you’re already dead.” – John McClane
- John McClane: “I’m a cop from New York.” Hans Gruber: “New York?, Got invited to the Christmas party by mistake. Who knew? (Hans looks at John’s bare feet) Better than getting caught with your pants down. (Laughs)” John McClane: “I’m John McClane.”
- “Asshole? I’m not the one who just got butt-f***ed on national TV. Now, you listen to me, jerk-off, if you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem. Quit being a part of the f*ing problem and put the other guy back on!” – John McClane
- Dwayne T. Robinson: Oh god I hope that’s not a hostage.
- Hans Gruber: You asked for miracles, I give you… the FBI.
- Hans Gruber: That’s a nice suit. It’d be a shame to ruin it
- Holly Gennero McClane: Only John can make somebody that crazy.
- Dwayne T. Robinson: We’re gonna need some more FBI guys, I guess.
- Hans Gruber: We do NOT alter the plan!, Karl: And, if HE alters it?
- Hans Gruber: I am going to count to three. There will not be a four.
- Store clerk: (looking at Twinkies) I thought you guys just ate donuts?
- Hans Gruber: (On the radio) You are most troublesome for a security guard.
- John McClane(just before he blows up James and Alexander with the C4): Geronimo, motherf***er!
- Hans Gruber: I wanted this to be professional, efficient, adult, cooperative. Not a lot to ask.
- Takagi: You want money? What kind of terrorists are you?, Hans Gruber: Who said we were terrorists?
- Ellis: Hey babe, I negotiate million-dollar deals for breakfast. I think I can handle this Eurotrash.
- Hans Gruber: Alas, your Mr. Takagi did not see it that way… so he won’t be joining us for the rest of his life.
- Hans Gruber: We can go any way you want it. You can walk out of here or be carried out. But have no illusions. We are in charge.
- Hans Gruber: I spent a weekend at a combat ranch. You know that game with the guns that shoot red paint? Probably seems kind of stupid to you.
- Holly Gennero McClane: You’ll have to forgive Ellis. He gets very depressed this time of year. He thought he was God’s greatest gift. You know?
- Hans Gruber: When they touch down, we’ll blow the roof, they’ll spend a month sifting through rubble, and by the time they figure out what went wrong, we’ll be sitting on a beach earning twenty percent.
- Theo: All right, listen up guys. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except… the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation.
- Dwayne T. Robinson: How do you know that?, Sgt. Al Powell: A hunch, things he said. Like being able to spot a phony ID., Dwayne T. Robinson: Jesus Christ, Powell, he could be a f***ing bartender for all we know!
Wrapping Up
Die Hard is a classic action movie that is sure to excite any fan of the genre. The film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, an NYPD officer who finds himself in the middle of a terrorist attack at Nakatomi Plaza. With the help of his friend Al, and the mysterious and resourceful bartender named Holly Gennero, John must save the hostages, take down the criminals, and ultimately survive the night. Die Hard is a thrilling and exciting movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat with its intense action sequences, witty dialogue and engaging characters. It remains one of the best action movies ever made!
The legacy of Die Hard continues to this day with five sequels released between 1990 and 2013, as well as a live action television show in 2018. The series has also spawned numerous video games, comic books, novels and more. In 2019, the film will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, making it one of the longest running action franchises in history. It’s clear that Die Hard is an iconic action movie that has stood the test of time and will continue to be a fan-favorite for generations to come!
