Alan Rickman’s portrayal of Gruber is legendary for being sophisticated, intelligent, and a perfect foil to McClane’s street-smart heroism. HD & 4K Release Details

NYPD detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) visits his estranged wife in Los Angeles for a Christmas Eve party at Nakatomi Plaza . The building is seized by highly organized thieves—led by the suave and brilliant Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman)—forcing McClane to take them on alone with little more than his wits and a handgun.

Die Hard (1988) is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential action films of all time. It famously subverted 1980s action tropes by replacing the era's typical "invincible" bodybuilders with a vulnerable, relatable "everyman" protagonist.

For those looking to watch in high definition, the release (2018) is the definitive version. Die Hard (1988) - IMDb

McClane redefined action leads; he is often in over his head, gets injured (famously cutting his feet on glass), and expresses genuine fear, which makes him far more relatable than his predecessors.