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The Girl in the Spider's Web

2018·Movie
1h 55min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

The past never forgets.

After being enlisted to recover a dangerous computer program, hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.
Cyber ThrillerAction-PackedEspionage PlotHacker ProtagonistIntense PacingDark ToneConspiracy DrivenViolent SequencesModern Espionage

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Where can I stream The Girl in the Spider's Web legally?

The Girl in the Spider's Web is included with a subscription to Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Girl in the Spider's Web worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl in the Spider's Web rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Girl in the Spider's Web?

1 h 55 min

The Girl in the Spider's Web runs 1 h 55 min.

Is The Girl in the Spider's Web based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Girl in the Spider's Web?

Critics41
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Girl in the Spider's Web higher (49) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Girl in the Spider's Web a box office hit?

Budget$43 million
Box office$35 million

No. It cost about $43 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What language is The Girl in the Spider's Web in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl in the Spider's Web?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Girl in the Spider's Web in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Girl in the Spider's Web use?

Distressed DudeBookendsParental IncestSoft RebootWife-Basher BasherWhere It All BeganVigilante ManActor IS the Title CharacterTitle DropActionized SequelCain and AbelAdaptation Deviationand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Girl in the Spider's Web, including Distressed Dude, Bookends, Parental Incest.