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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

2009, Swedish. Directed by Daniel Alfredson.

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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.

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Runtime
2h 27m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Swedish
Rated
R

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Where to watch The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, and MZ Choice in India.

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Released
27 November 2009
Original title
Luftslottet som sprängdes
Country
Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Written by
Ulf Ryberg
Budget
$4M
Box office
$43M
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What The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is based on

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is based on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (2005) by Stieg Larsson, published by Norstedts Förlag.

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What should I watch before The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

Watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) and The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009) first.

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

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,563 TMDB viewer ratings.

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

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).

Does The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest have a post-credits scene?

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest on?

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, and MZ Choice in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

If you liked The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, try The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Who directed The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) was directed by Daniel Alfredson and stars Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre.

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

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is based on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (2005) by Stieg Larsson, published by Norstedts Förlag.

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