Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie - Parody

[@danielmarshall4344]

I will actually take it one step further...Die Hard is actually a HALLMARK Christmas movie. Hear me out. A married couple is on the rocks. They have separated and she has moved to a new town to start over. It is a simpler place with low gas prices. Though neither wants to, the ex-husband travels to the new town for the sake of the kids and to be "a family" at Christmas, but he actually still has secret feelings for her. He arrives during the town Christmas party. Another man hits on her, but she thwarts his advances. Little does everyone know, but a money hungry group of capitalists wants to trick the town and take advantage of all their hard work. The married couple must work together to expose their nefarious scheme. The leader of this group is exposed and defeated by the power of love, and he flies off to never trouble the town again. By the end of the movie, the locals are united, the roof of the town's biggest building is lit up, the husband makes a new friend (who has to face and overcome his personal demons), there is a funny situation, the married couple is reconciled, and the credits roll to the sound of a joyous Christmas song.

[@nancyhumphreys3507]

Nailed it!

[@knghtbrd]

Absolutely!

[@chimbob67]

Way to go! Hysterical that you thought that out so well.

[@peterg76yt]

Hallmark doesn't usually have so many machine guns and explosives, but naturally they have to shake up the formula a little every now and then.

[@brendawhite414]

Way to bring it home. For the WIN! 🙌🏻

[@Mrs_Driscoll]

It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakotomi Plaza. Also, a Christmas song is played during the closing credits, therefore making it a Christmas movie! 🎄

[@robsgirl7778]

Yes!

[@nunyabusiness5489]

Run DMC, “Christmas in Hollis”, is at the beginning.

[@diceman74]

There are sleigh bells in the score and Beethoven's Ode to Joy is also featured throughout.

[@MaxfieldMini]

NO, Absolutely NOT A "CHRISTMAS" MOVIE. It's a secular, violent, kitschy, profane film. It has nothing to do with the birth of the Messiah.

[@craigyarmulasr1845]

I couldn't have said it any better.

[@EAKugler]

It's about an estranged father and husband trying to get his family back for the holidays. If that's not a Christmas movie, I don't know what is. Ho-Ho-Ho.

[@pollykent2100]

Not only is Die Hard a Christmas movie, it is my favorite Christmas movie. Kim, try watching it just before going to the mall shopping in December. It sets the tone admirably.

[@Penelope222]

Die Hard is ABSOLUTELY a Christmas movie. Plus, you have to watch it straight after Love Actually, so that Alan Rickman gets punished for what he does to Emma Thompson.

[@allein1001]

😄

[@Braedenfish]

Have u seen LoveHard?

[@tinaperez7393]

Being in Love Actually was punishment enough for everyone involved in that film, and, up until doing that movie, no one did anything to deserve that kind of punishment in the first place. Not even Hugh Grant! 😁

[@CarinaPiersay]

Oh yeah! Great idea!

[@chimbob67]

Hahahahahaha!

[@michaelkeleher9227]

John McClane is invited to a Christmas party, he brings a Christmas present to said Christmas party, he writes, “Ho Ho Ho” on a dead guy, and his wife’s name is Holly. Plus, they are a married couple whose marriage is rocky and they reconcile at the end. If that’s not enough to convince you that it’s a Christmas movie, think of it this way: the entire movie is based around a group people held in captivity awaiting the arrival of a savior!

[@ronbianco5919]

The basic rule of thumb is this: if you take Christmas out of Die Hard, the movie materially changes. Kim: It doesn’t just take place during Christmas it HAS to take place during Christmas. Almost all of its humor would disappear, the sound track would have to go. a lot of its motivations would be changed. It is hands-down, unequivocally a Christmas movie. it may not be the kind of Christmas movie that people think of when you say Christmas movie, but you can’t take Christmas out of this movie and still have the same movie.

[@meganb4432]

Yes! Same goes for "The Long Kiss Goodnight'.

[@chrisford8403]

@@meganb4432 Careful, someone's gonna try to sneak in Lethal Weapon too. :)

[@scottcarroll9201]

No, nothing fundamental in the plot has to change if you set it during a different holiday. Set it during Thanksgiving and nothing in the plot changes. Set it during July 4th it might even work better.

[@swaggyfelix7243]

@@scottcarroll9201 you could argue the same with home alone. Besides, there would still be many changes to the movie

[@pipmacrae]

PC has such a great laugh! You guys make me laugh every time. Your channel was one the best things my family found in lockdown.

[@theholdernessfamily]

thanks for being here with us!

[@nickkindred4764]

We just had a discussion about this 5 minutes ago! It is definitely agree it is a Christmas movie and I agree with Penn’s points.

[@joshmorman8854]

If it wasn't for the Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza there would be no movie, thus it must be a Christmas movie!!

[@tabijozwick]

There could be parties at Nakatomi Plaza that are NOT Christmas parties

[@jennifermorris6848]

Yippee ki yay! \o/ You nailed it. It’s just like a Hallmark Christmas movie where the family is fighting and estranged in the beginning but some challenge brings them together making them realize how important family is and all they want is to get back to each other in the end.

[@hollishan]

I'm laughing so hard at this one! Like @Steph Driscoll said, it's not really Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower. What's also funny is this is exactly what the folks on my Facebook feed say when it happens. I see a lot of "Hans Gruber has fallen from Nakatomi Tower..Merry Christmas!" 😂😂

[@tinaperez7393]

It's like the ball dropping on Times Square makes it New Years! 😁

[@chrystalteal4171]

DIE HARD IS DEFINITELY A CHRISTMAS MOVIE! Great family traditions for all who partake in if every Christmas!

[@HIpeep]

Siri says,”Die Hard is a movie set at Christmas. It is not a Christmas movie”

[@dizzyparkermusic]

I did a whole Podcast segment where I took notes and presented all the Christmas tropes and it totally matched 😆

[@cpmouse]

I need to hear this podcast.

[@pattireinheimer5612]

Where can I find this podcast?

[@KimNiemi]

I'm gonna need to know where to listen to this.

[@shinbeginnings1213]

It happens at a Christmas party. It starts and ends with a Christmas music. Its about a family. There's a Christmas Tree. It ticks all the Christmas movie boxes.

[@justnerdystuff]

Your son's infectious laughter kept me laughing. Even if I didn't think the Dad puns were not funny I still laughed because he thought it was funny. Treasure this time because you know that only in a couple of years that from the gut laughter will sadly turn into eyerolls. They grow up so fast.

[@tinaprice3497]

Agreed!

[@divonw3460]

Totally agree! Awesome laugh. Whenever he laughs in a video, you laugh.

[@erinaa9486]

Sooo cute how he's cracking up at his father's jokes the whole time, enthusiastically chiming in

[@jillf7099]

Totally agree! Your son made me smile and I can’t believe how big he’s getting. Such a handsome and joyful young man. ❤️

[@eviesloman7253]

So true

[@jhindley1982]

His wifes called Holly Its at a Christmas party Christmas trees and decorations everywhere Tony dresses as 🎅 (sortof) Winter Wonderland,” “Let it Snow!,” “Christmas in Hollis,” and “Ode to Joy” on the soundtrack Johns gun is wrapped in Christmas tape. It snows at the end. However they didn't steal green money it was bearer bonds.

[@subzero1313]

Die Hard is a Christmas movie just as much as Home Alone is

[@EnlistedTrailHeads]

Every Christmas movie takes place during Christmas, so does Die Hard, I rest my case ☃️

[@TheWifeRottenRomance]

To answer whether an 11 year old should watch it: The violence is cartoony. There are good morals taught: family comes first; relationships require work, and the work is worth a good relationship; friendship can be some of the most meaningful relationships of all; compromise within relationships is sometimes necessary; it’s important to admit your mistakes; privacy should be respected. I’m sure there are more. Those are just what I could think of off the top of my head. Personally, I think those are worthwhile things for kids to be exposed to, outweighing the cartoony violence. Let the kid enjoy the holiday movie.

[@TheWifeRottenRomance]

@Uncle Sean Does It All it has cartoon levels of violence. If an 11 year old is incapable of seeing that as fake, you’ve got bigger issues than what movies they watch.

[@llamasugar5478]

It’s my favorite Christmas movie! It has the features of Kim’s Hallmark movies: 1) a beautiful, career-driven woman 2). named Holly 3) a hostile takeover 4) improbable but convenient snowfall 5) gratuitous making-out 6) clueless, shouting bosses 7). a couple who are in conflict but who predictably end up together

[@AntaresSelket]

I had this debate recently with my mom. I feel it is a Christmas movie, because there's Christmas music, decor, family togetherness, and Christmas party, and you walk away from the movie feeling the Christmas spirit when Mrs. McClane punches the reporter!

[@layliwhyteoliver7545]

In our house, it's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower.

[@thrillergirl021]

If Silent Night Deadly Night is a Christmas movie, Die Hard definitely is!

[@jimmy.r.minnelli]

Great to see Penn Charles prominently in a video again. For those who are unaware, he also has his own channel called Penn Plays.

[@leedanielson7452]

Now I’m in the Christmas spirit!😂👍❤️

[@krisushi1]

Asked this same question from a few males today and despite one agreeing that Die Hard, or any other movie set during Christmas made it a Christmas movie, he did state that Bruce Willis himself had said in an interview that Die Hard was definitely NOT a Christmas movie! There you have it from the star of the movie himself!!!

[@WendyinOhio2]

Yes!! Now, I can show my husband there is even a song proving it's a Christmas movie!!

[@sissinoklahoma2057]

Our household watches this movie at Christmas every year. It's tradition. It's not a Hallmark movie which is WHY its enjoyable. Yes, its fine your 11 y.o. watches it. Probably less violent than their video games.

[@swaggyfelix7243]

The only thing I could really think of is there is one scene where a woman doesn’t have a shirt or bra on, but it’s only for about 5 seconds, and it’s not close up or anything like taht

[@NatetendoOfficial]

Depends on the video games. Super Mario is NOT violent.

[@titusagee5503]

OK, here's the thing. I love Die Hard. It's a great movie. Besides all the language. However, it is not a Christmas movie. John Mclain is a New York cop. It is a cop movie. Also, love the lyric talking about Hans falling.

[@NaturalCleanHome]

Penn is really enjoying this parody! You can tell he is wild about his dad! So precious!!! I think it is wonderful the memories you are making with your children!! The gift of laughter will follow them throughout their lives...thanks to you two! You both have not only gave your children the gift of laughter but you share that gift with all of us too. We all need happiness...thanks for including us in your special memory making!!🤣🥰😊

[@stephaniemiksell419]

I’m first! Thanks Holdernes family for all you give us!! ❤️

[@theholdernessfamily]

thanks for watching!

[@GFI888]

The way PC looks at his Dad is priceless! Pure love and joy.

[@TheWifeRottenRomance]

You can literally remove the guns and crime and have a Hallmark movie. That’s how you know it’s a Christmas movie and not just a movie set at Christmas. Don’t believe me? Write up a synopsis of the familial and relationship plot line. HER NAME IS EVEN HOLLY. “Holly is a driven businesswoman who has found success at the Nakatomi Corporation. When her career demands mean she must move to California, she takes the children with her, leaving her police officer husband, John, alone in New York. Hoping for a reconciliation, John joins her for the company’s holiday party. When a robbery threatens to keep them apart, John must confront his insecurities, as well as terrorists, so their children can get the Christmas miracle they’ve asked for.”

[@charmedia]

Brilliant 👍🏾😊🔥

[@TheWifeRottenRomance]

@@charmedia I have had this argument before. Luckily my whole family agrees. Die Hard is the one Christmas movie I watch. Die Hard 2, however, is not an actual Christmas movie, just a movie set at Christmas. I still enjoy it and watch it sometimes during the season, but it doesn’t have the Hallmark plot line.

[@sabinal17]

[@SeanCwilich]

That was a funny song, but I'll have to agree with Kim. Die Hard isn't a Christmas movie, it takes place DURING Christmas!

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

Lethal Weapon 1 has a lot more Christmas scenes in it. Yet no one ever mentions it. Check it out. I think you'll agree :)

[@briancroston1047]

Just watched with my wife the other night and we were filled with Christmas spirit!

[@cassie1264]

Die Hard is absolutely, 💯 a Christmas movie! Also, the joy PC got out of this song is next level. His laugh reminds me of my 10-year-olds and it's absolutely infectious!

[@weirdorangeyankabetch]

Also, Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie! It has a Christmas party, Christmas lights and trees everywhere, and they take their daughter Christmas shopping at the end. Best Christmas movie ever!

[@xVolta]

It's a fun family romp! Watch it with grandma and all the kids!

[@hannahmore9118]

Except that it was the worst movie Cruise has made yet.

[@xVolta]

@@hannahmore9118 Well, yeah, that and the fact that the movie is borderline pornographic.

[@8910Bel]

Even before Penn so eloquently proved it, Die Hard IS, and foremost, a Christmas movie. C'mon, Kim, I realize there is violence, but's it's 80s violence. :) Thank you Holderness family for this very funny and entertaining video!!

[@ohioleslie712]

A common theme of Christmas movies is that everything goes horribly wrong until you learn to appreciate what you have. That’s EXACTLY what happens in Die Hard. #diehardisachristmasmovie

[@bluejedi723]

now I need to rewatch this movie. Thanks!!

[@carinaberglund2100]

🎼 It's beginning to look a lot like christmas... BUT JUST THE PARTS THAT BLOW 🎶🎵🎶

[@rachelweatherford2777]

It’s kinda like how the Sound of Music is always aired at Christmas. Literally has nothing to do with holidays but it’s become a Christmas movie. I’m here for it though, one of the best movies of all time.

[@brn98765]

Bad comparison. Sound of Music is a wonderful family movie, and as a result has become associated with being good Xmas entertainment. Not so with Die Hard. As others have pointed out, Die Hard simply can't happen as the plot required without it being Christmas. The whole movie literally takes place during a Christmas party. Half the sound track is made up of Christmas songs. Several of the biggest jokes involve Christmas or Santa. The main character's entire motivation for being there was to try to make up with his wife over Christmas. He shows up with a Christmas present. Not one part of Gruber's plan works without it being Christmas (low security, executives present for access, plenty of drunk/defenseless people all gathered on one floor they can control and to easily take hostage, while the rest of the building is completely empty). In short, it is undeniably a Christmas movie -- but it may not be a Christmas movie that is appropriate for all situations or audiences.

[@kayleighfaulkner7331]

You guys are awesome iblove you all for different reasons but u bounce off each other perfectly u guys alone made my lockdown bareable thanks so much keep on doin u I love it xxxxx

[@scottcped]

Die Hard IS a Christmas Movie! As is Lethal Weapon! Anyone who disagrees is 100% WRONG! There are no wrong opinions except those that disagree that Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are Christmas movies. Oh. Gremlins, too.

[@dianethompson2458]

Any movie is a Christmas movie if you watch it at Christmas with the ones you love. Your son is a happy and well adjusted. He knows it is make believe. Happy Holidays to your great family. Thsnks for always making me laugh.

[@lilylozano8907]

yes it is a christmas movie and it is tradition in our family to watch on christams eve a die hard marathon lol

[@priscillataylor3811]

Die Hard is set at Christmas. John is traveling to California to see his family at Christmas. There is a Christmas party going on. My family watches it and “A Long Kiss Goodnight” (also set at Christmas) every December. Die Hard is a Christmas movie!

[@jenniferstover9557]

It’s a movie about giving…..lots of bullets. 🤣

[@AaronDeVandry]

It's pretty much the same story as Home Alone. So if you think Home Alone is a Christmas movie, then so is Die Hard.

[@jengonthier6632]

It's been my favorite Christmas movie for years. Love it

[@VisosTravel]

definitely a Christmas movie. Congrats on the AR WIN!!!! my family was jumping up and down when you were running thru the tunnel

[@hampaker]

It's a Christmas movie, the larger debate is whether Lethal Weapon is a Christmas movie - because if the same rules apply...

[@angelastone9005]

My family says Lethal Weapon is a Christmas movie to we watch all of Die Hard and Lethal Weapon movie the whole month of December

[@richidraykat]

It is a Christmas movie. Last year i made Nakotomi tower out of mint matchsticks last year and had lego men play john maclane and hans on the roof top. I had hans hanging down the side of the tower with clear thread. It was my centre piece for the table. In my house Christmas can't start until we've watched that movie

[@richidraykat]

@Austin Howland fine thank you, how are you

[@richidraykat]

@Austin Howland Nottingham England, how about yourself

[@richidraykat]

@Austin Howland sorry i didn't see this earlier. Ive lived in England for 30+years but no I wasn't born here

[@leed7951]

Question is "What makes a Christmas movie?" Does it only have to be about Santa, gifts, family, Christ, have decorations, be snowing, romance, caroling, or etc?

[@oncerand_directioner]

Here's my basic criteria for what makes a Christmas movie: the holiday has to be interchangeable to the story, meaning that if there was no Christmas, the movie would not work or make sense at all. That's why I say Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie. Christmas is so irrelevant to the plot that literally the same things would happen between the characters if this took place on Valentine's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving or literally any other time of the year. Just because something takes place in December doesn't mean it's a Christmas movie. Otherwise the Harry Potter movies would be considered Christmas movies just because there's a few scenes of Harry and his friends celebrating it. Plus movies that are made to be Christmas movies are typically released in November or December to really get us in that holiday spirit and Die Hard was released in the summertime. Also Bruce Willis said its not so that's good for me as well. I do absolutely like Die Hard as it's a great action movie but sorry, it's not a Christmas movie.

[@Kathkira]

Disney+ (UK) says it's a Christmas movie. They've got it (or will when it becomes available on the 3rd December) and Die Hard 2 on their curated "Merry Christmas Collection"

[@diannajepson8708]

I love Die Hard! It's definitely a Christmas movie!!

[@MrEdwardCollins]

Add a vote from me for Yes, it IS a Christmas movie. However, I will admit it is not a TRADITIONAL type of Christmas movie. But it is indeed a Christmas movie.

[@tessjune88]

It’s definitely not a traditional Christmas movie but I think it qualifies as an action Christmas movie 🤓 also Bruce Willis is cute so that helps 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@throwawayjones6005]

What is that little flag like x emoji people keep doing?

[@brendawhite414]

It is absolutely one of our family’s FAVORITE Christmas movies!!! Best Christmas Eve ever was when to went to Alamo Draft House for the interactive showing of Die Hard, where they gave us Christmas Hats, lighters and cap guns to use every time John lit his lighter or shots were fired. Good times!!

[@teresarydberg1450]

I agree with the guys. I usually watch it around this time. Also I watch all the Harry Potter films and Lord of the Rings. These are part of mine and my husbands Christmas traditions. 🙂 Oh and I'll leave whether it's appropriate for an 11 year old to you guys and I feel that's a personal family choice as you know your son best.

[@merlin2865]

You all are fun to watch, brightens my day to watch your videos. You have a great family, I subscribed thank you for your videos.

[@krisushi1]

I'm with you Kim. There is nothing about this movie that makes it resonate Christmas! Let's be honest here. I'll happily watch it when in the mood but will not specifically do so because of Christmas. As to whether an 11yr old child should be watching such violence is a question you need to answer. There's much worse on telly but that doesn't make it right.🇦🇺

[@kristenbrissey8437]

I'm with Kim, it's not a Christmas movie but I did enjoy the song 😊

[@biggerandbetterthings7222]

Sounds better then a Gender reveal party, i'll take it! happy holidays!

[@jennacat13]

The Die Hard stills in Christmas frames 😹😹😹

[@thrillergirl021]

I though everybody agreed that Die Hard was a Christmas movie! Who's debating this at this point?

[@amyhodges-laurenzo813]

It is and I 1st saw it in 1989 I believe, we had it on VHS. That makes me eleven when I saw it I believe. It was my dad's last Christmas and my mom didn't mind me seeing it because she and my dad always had the door open if we ever questioned anything we saw on TV or in movies. My parents were good like that.

[@sandy-rr1by]

i gotta agree with PC...THIS IS FUNNY!!!

[@SkiguySkiguy]

Even Argyle at the end when he crashed out of the garage to pick John up is quoted "If this is your idea of Christmas I gotta be here for new years" plus Run DMC Xmas song is in it so... Christmas movie!!!!

[@Dani_Capozzi]

This is the best explanation of Die Hard being a Christmas movie.

[@tomwallis722]

Agree with Kim. Takes place during Christmas but the plot is not about nor centered around Christmas.

[@wilhat]

It’s a Christmas movie.

[@annebaize1908]

Nothing brings a family together like a Christmas Eve showing of Die Hard. 32 years and counting

[@shaunah.creations9233]

Ok Penn is almost convincing me that it is a Christmas movie…almost lol. The fact that PC is laughing at this is hilarious 😂 ps- I’ve never thought it was haha.

[@KateyJ2011]

Die Hard is played every Christmas holiday in our home ;P

[@brattex]

And for that, you're welcome, honey :-)

[@Ellie_Kat]

NOT a Christmas movie! Now Gremlins on the other hand IS ,😂

[@johngray5360]

Lethal Weapon is too! I know I'm forgetting some more action Christmas movies

[@JohannRichter]

Absolutely! 😊 We watch this movie as a family at Christmas time every year. As a matter of fact, we watched it last night. (Disclaimer: everyone in our family is over 18.)

[@kayla.breaux]

Die Hard is a Christmas movie. We watch it every year!

[@pammentzer3584]

Your son's "Yup"s and confused expressions were perfect! Obviously, the debate will continue as a family Christmas tradition! 😁

[@Irish381]

The Limo driver plays Run DMC Christmas in the hood song in the start of the movie! Best X-Mas movie hands down!

[@pattireinheimer5612]

It is definitely a Christmas movie! Soundtrack is Christmas music. Christmas party. Christmas tree. Santa Hat. Christmas miracle. Jolly fat man. Commotion on the roof. Serious clatter outside on the lawn. Heartwarming family reunion. A character utters the words “‘Twas the night before Christmas”

[@rosehower]

Princess Bride must be a christmas movie too.

[@ginacocking4884]

It's totally a Christmas movie to me! My husband and I watch it every Christmas eve when we wrap presents 🤣

[@sealdungan5075]

We play Die Hard in the break room on Christmas Eve. Yes, I work retail.

[@tonyaappling8597]

This has been a BIG debate in our house also! My grandson & husband say it is a Christmas movie...I think it's just a guy thing. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤

[@hannahmore9118]

Girls love it, too! All the girls in my family agree: it is A Christmas Movie. Mom, sis, nieces, daughter. All of us. Majority rules!

[@lizzm]

It’s that much of a Christmas movie that last night I dreamt I bought my hubby a miniature Nakatomi tower with Hans falling off the edge for Christmas! 😅🤣

[@theresataylor1565]

During Christmas is a Christmas movie! It's not about the birth of the christ child but about the importance of family. If the tree is up, it's Christmas!

[@thomasunfried5978]

YES!!!! My wife and I have asserted this since it first came out on VHS - years before the argument became a thing…

[@jenniferfischer163]

Die Hard AND Lethal Weapon are both on our list of Christmas movies to watch each year!!!🎄

[@robc3887]

It’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi towers!!..

[@sherrellbennett1333]

Your sons laugh can make me happy no matter how down I feel!

[@willwetherington]

Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie! Yippie kieyay, mrfrs! Lol

[@sanazhm]

Dude! Your son looks exactly like his mom! 😍

[@SkunksterPlaysPoorly]

Absolutely! Right there with Lethal Weapon (which is the same house as in Christmas Vacation.).

[@LL-xt7yo]

If Heidi starring Shirley Temple can be a Christmas movie (child kidnapped from elderly grandfather) then Die Hard is no worse (although there are 23 violent deaths). I mean, what’s a little mayhem during the holidays?

[@rickpinnock2009]

Bwah Ha Ha Ha Ha, a little mayhem during the holidays... Die Hard is pretty tame after some Thanksgiving family get togethers. :-) I mean some of the Black Friday sales are far more violent than Die Hard. It a nice break from 'standard' Christmas movies.

[@ProudPapaJD]

“It takes place during Christmas.” Just like Home Alone. Boom, done, even she admits it’s a Christmas movie!