Architecture on screen · 1988
Die Hard filming locations
A new Los Angeles office tower becomes one of cinema’s most famous corporate headquarters.
Directed by John McTiernan · 1 documented location
Fox Plaza
Century City, Los Angeles, United States
William L. Pereira & Associates; Scott Johnson and Bill Fain
Fox Plaza
On screen: Nakatomi Plaza
Los Angeles’s tourism body identifies Fox Plaza as the filming location. The tower was still under construction during the production.
- Architect / attribution
- William L. Pereira & Associates; Scott Johnson and Bill Fain
- Building chronology
- 1987
- Place
- Century City, Los Angeles, United States
In the film
Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.
Movie frame
Twentieth Century Fox · Scene image source
Filming evidence
Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.