Bruce Willis Puts 'Die Hard' Christmas Movie Debate to Rest Is the 1988 action classic Die Hard a Christmas movie? Fans who insist it is point to the fact the film takes place on Christmas Eve. Willis chimed in on the debate during his final monologue at 'The Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis.' Bruce Willis, via Page Six Fan reaction on social media wasn't pretty. Many declared that the actor was "officially wrong." Others tweeted that Bruce Willis was "dead" to them. Fans can watch (or boycott) the roast of Willis when it airs July 29 on Comedy Central.