Bruce Willis Once Claimed Die Hard Isn’t a Christmas Movie (And He Might Be Right)

Story by Michael Hein

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Legendary action star Bruce Willis once and for all declared that his iconic film 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie, despite years of fan debate.

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In the closing monologue of his Comedy Central Roast in 2018, Willis firmly stated: 'Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. It's a goddamn Bruce Willis movie.'
Though many fans argue the film's Christmas setting is enough to make it a holiday classic, Willis maintains the central themes don't align with traditional Christmas stories about family, redemption and goodwill.

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