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The Girl Who Played with Fire

2009·Movie
2h 9min·R
68
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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Fight Fire with Fire

Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.
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Where can I stream The Girl Who Played with Fire legally?

The Girl Who Played with Fire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandor, and Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Girl Who Played with Fire worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl Who Played with Fire rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Girl Who Played with Fire?

2 h 9 min

The Girl Who Played with Fire runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Girl Who Played with Fire?

Critics68
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Girl Who Played with Fire much the same way.

Was The Girl Who Played with Fire a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$67 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 15.3 times its budget.

What language is The Girl Who Played with Fire in?

SwedishItalianFrench

It was made in Swedish, with some Italian, French. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl Who Played with Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Girl Who Played with Fire in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.