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For fans of Richard Donner: what to watch, read & play next

Cross-media picks for Richard Donner fans — films, series, games and books in the same vein.

If the films and shows of Richard Donner are your touchstone, these picks follow the same current: odd-couple partnerships built on friction and trust, lone figures holding impossible ground, and stories that balance genuine peril with a sense of fun. From Die Hard's siege in an LA building to MacGyver's knapsack ingenuity, each title rewards the viewer who wants action that earns its thrills.

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Frequently asked

What should I watch if I love Richard Donner movies?

Start with Die Hard and The Last Boy Scout for that same breakneck buddy-action energy, then try the Lethal Weapon TV series for a modern spin on the mismatched-partner formula Donner helped define.

Are there books for Richard Donner fans?

Yes — Back Blast and The Destroyer #11 both deliver shadowy agency thrills and lone-agent-against-the-system tension, while Superman/Batman captures the appeal of iconic heroes facing impossible odds.

What games capture the feel of Richard Donner films?

Scarface: The World Is Yours nails the crime-empire comeback, DTR: Retribution channels the lone-cop-vs-corrupt-system energy, and Mission: Impossible (1990) goes straight for classic espionage-action territory.

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