How to watch 'Die Hard' for Christmas

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Because of course 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie

Bruce Willis (as John McClane) crawls in a vent in Die Hard, which is arguably a Christmas movie
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You want to watch "Die Hard" on Christmas? Of course you do. The question of "is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?" swings around so often that it always inspires us to figure out how to stream "Die Hard" these days. You can rarely depend on any movie to sit in one location, so we always hunt around for it.

And with all of the ways to watch it, there won't be a fly in your ointment, Hans. Nor a monkey in your wrench. These annual visits to Nakatomi Plaza are always easy to accomplish, and we're not one to turn down such an invitation. 

So, hit play on the trailer below to get yourself excited to watch "Die Hard" (again), and find out how to watch "Die Hard" in your part of the world. You might even be surprised by where the world outside of America watches this action-packed movie.

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How to watch 'Die Hard' online in the US

"Die Hard" is available to watch across a wide range of streaming services, including Prime Video, Hulu, Tubi, and Fubo. It's a classic, after all, so it makes sense that it would be up to stream across the board. Really, it's all about choosing your favorite platform. 

You can also rent or purchase "Die Hard" digitally via Amazon, Apple, YouTube and other video-on-demand services.

Want to own a physical copy, to reduce compression of your video? The 30th Anniversary 4K release of Die Hard is 19% off on Amazon right now.

How to watch 'Die Hard' online in Canada, the UK and Australia

Yippie-kay-yay ... mamma mia! "Die Hard" is actually, believe it or not, on Disney Plus internationally.

Weird, right?

Disney Plus in Canada costs CA$11.99 per month (or CA$119.99 per year). In Australia it's AU$13.99 per month (or AU$139.99 per year). And it's £7.99 per month (or £79.90 per year) in the United Kingdom.

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$7.99 at Disney+

Disney Plus gives you access to the entire Disney vault of classics like Frozen, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast as well as newer hits like The Mandalorian, Loki and more. And, yes, internationally, it does have a lot of not-PG stuff you might not expect.

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How to watch 'Die Hard' online from anywhere on Earth

If you are in a region without access to a platform that carries the movie, you don't have to buy "Die Hard" again. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. It's also affordable at $12.95 per month. (Signing up for longer periods of six months or a year reduces the cost even more.)

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Our favorite VPN service, ExpressVPN, really shines thanks to its safety, speed and simplicity-to-use. It's also compatible with loads of devices - from iOS and Android to Roku, Apple TV and PlayStations. You'll even get an extra 3 months free if you sign up for a year, or there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you just want to give it a try.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the US and want to view a UK service, you'd select UK. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Amazon Prime Video or other streaming services and tune in.

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Henry T. Casey
Henry T. Casey

Henry was a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.