The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009)

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147 min - Crime | Drama | Thriller - 27 November 2009 (Denmark)

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Ratings: 7.1/10 from 21,905 users Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 81 user | 192 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com

Lisbeth is recovering in a hospital and awaiting trial for three murders when she is released. Mikael must prove her innocence, but Lisbeth must be willing to share the details of her sordid experiences with the court.

Director:

Daniel Alfredson

Writers:

Ulf Ryberg (screenplay), Stieg Larsson (novel)

Stars:

Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace and Lena Endre

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Michael Nyqvist	...	Mikael Blomkvist
	Noomi Rapace	...	Lisbeth Salander
	Lena Endre	...	Erika Berger
	Annika Hallin	...	Annika Giannini
	Jacob Ericksson	...	Christer Malm
	Sofia Ledarp	...	Malin Erikson
	Anders Ahlbom	...	Dr. Peter Teleborian (as Anders Ahlbom Rosendahl)
	Micke Spreitz	...	Ronald Niedermann (as Mikael Spreitz)
	Georgi Staykov	...	Alexander Zalachenko
	Mirja Turestedt	...	Monica Figuerola
	Niklas Falk	...	Edklinth
	Hans Alfredson	...	Evert Gullberg
	Lennart Hjulström	...	Fredrik Clinton
	Jan Holmquist	...	Hallberg
	Niklas Hjulström	...	Ekström

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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some sexual material, and brief language See all certifications »

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Details

Release Date:

27 November 2009 (Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

Luftkastellet der blev sprængt See more »

Filming Locations:

Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$CAD195,630 (Canada) (2 May 2010)

Gross:

$5,186,974 (USA) (13 February 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film i Väst, Nordisk Film, Sveriges Television (SVT) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

147 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The original novel also features a fictional appearance by a real person. In this case, former Prime Minister Thorbjörn Fälldin. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Fredrik Clinton shoots himself in the hospital, the gun pulls away to reveal no entry wound. See more »

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