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The Girl Who Played with Fire

2009, Swedish. Directed by Daniel Alfredson.

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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Runtime
2h 9m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Swedish
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

7.0/10 from 1,895 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Girl Who Played with Fire

The Girl Who Played with Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Fandor in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
18 September 2009
Original title
Flickan som lekte med elden
Country
Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Written by
Jonas Frykberg
Budget
$4.4M
Box office
$67M
journalistfriendshiphackernew identityinvestigationarsondomestic abusesex traffickingmillenniumsoviet defector

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What The Girl Who Played with Fire is based on

The Girl Who Played with Fire is based on The Girl Who Played with Fire (2005) by Stieg Larsson, published by Norstedts Förlag.

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The Girl Who Played with Fire: quick answers

What should I watch before The Girl Who Played with Fire?

Watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) first.

What comes after The Girl Who Played with Fire?

Next in the series: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009).

Is The Girl Who Played with Fire worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,895 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The Girl Who Played with Fire runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).

Does The Girl Who Played with Fire have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Girl Who Played with Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Girl Who Played with Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Girl Who Played with Fire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Girl Who Played with Fire on?

The Girl Who Played with Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Girl Who Played with Fire?

If you liked The Girl Who Played with Fire, try They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Who directed The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009) was directed by Daniel Alfredson and stars Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre.

What is The Girl Who Played with Fire based on?

The Girl Who Played with Fire is based on The Girl Who Played with Fire (2005) by Stieg Larsson, published by Norstedts Förlag.

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