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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

2009·Movie
2h 27min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
Crime ThrillerPsychological SuspenseMystery & IntrigueStrong Female LeadPolitical ConspiracyMelancholy ToneComplex PlotScandinavian Noir

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Where can I stream The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest legally?

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Mhz Choice, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Mometu. 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 Kicked the Hornet's Nest worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

2 h 27 min

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest runs 2 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

Critics57
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest higher (69) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$43 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 10.9 times its budget.

What language is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

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