The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

There's A Storm Coming

Release Date 2009-11-27

Runtime 147 minutes

Genres Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery,

Status Released

Overview

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.

Budget $4,000,000

Revenue $43,498,108

Vote Average 7.054/10

Vote Count 1403

Popularity 2.5551

Original Language sv

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is part of the Millennium series, based on Stieg Larsson's novels. The series gained significant popularity worldwide due to its exploration of Swedish societal issues such as corruption, sexual abuse, and feminism.

The movie offers a gripping and intense thriller plot that keeps viewers engaged.
The strong female protagonist, Lisbeth Salander, portrayed by Noomi Rapace, is a compelling character study.
The film delves into important themes such as privacy, abuse, and the struggle for justice.

Fun Facts

The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is based on a real person that author Stieg Larsson met during his work with the Swedish anti-racist organization Expo.
In the movie, the hospital where Lisbeth is being held is named Sätebo Hospital. This name is a play on words as it sounds similar to 'satanbo' in Japanese, emphasizing her struggle against powerful adversaries.
Noomi Rapace, who played Lisbeth Salander, actually learned how to hack for the role and performed many of her own stunts.