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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

2009Movie2 h 27 minR

Thriller
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic606.8Rotten Tomatoes53%66%

A gripping, tense action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

There's A Storm Coming

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.

Feels like

  • Crime Thriller
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Mystery & Intrigue
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Political Conspiracy
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Complex Plot
  • Scandinavian Noir

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Alfredson
Written by
Stieg Larsson, Ulf Ryberg
Produced by
Søren Stærmose
Music by
Jacob Groth

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 27, 2009 · 2 h 27 min · R

Released
November 27, 2009
Runtime
2 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
27 countries

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

PrimeAMC+MZ ChoiceMhz ChoicePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsViaplayMometu

In the United States, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest streams on Prime, AMC+, MZ Choice, Mhz Choice, and Viaplay, and it is free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Mometu, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (57).

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.

Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.