The 15 Best Die Hard Movie Clones and Ripoffs, Ranked by Whatnerd

"What more can be said about the action masterpiece that is 'Die Hard?' Not only is it one of the coolest action movies ever made, it's the perfect movie to watch on Christmas and beyond. Its success is rooted in its formula: one unlikely hero must defeat a memorable villain and his cronies by himself in a limited location before the ticking clock expires. This formula has been proven effective by hundreds of subsequent action movies that have followed in its footsteps—some good, some mediocre, and a few just flat-out terrible. Heck, even 'Home Alone' could be seen as a 'Die Hard' clone with its narrative setup! If you love 'Die Hard,' you should check out some of the better so-called Die Hard ripoffs that are worth watching. Not sure where to begin? Here are our picks for the best movies like 'Die Hard.'" - whatnerd.com