Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.

Genres: Action, Thriller

What to watch after Die Hard: With a Vengeance

• Lethal Weapon (1987) — Same subject: police, action hero
• Unbreakable (2000) — Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson appear in both
• Death Proof (2007) — Same feel: aggressive, fun
• The Expendables 2 (2012) — Bruce Willis appears in both
• Last Action Hero (1993) — Same subject: action hero
• Speed (1994) — Same subject: excited