The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018)
A brilliant hacker and a journalist confront a gritty world of spies, cybercriminals, and corrupt officials.
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.
How intense is The Girl in the Spider's Web?
The Girl in the Spider's Web is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Girl in the Spider's Web feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Girl in the Spider's Web
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Girl in the Spider's Web scary?
No. The Girl in the Spider's Web is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Girl in the Spider's Web gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Girl in the Spider's Web sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Girl in the Spider's Web OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Girl in the Spider's Web?
The Girl in the Spider's Web runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream The Girl in the Spider's Web?
The Girl in the Spider's Web is streaming on Starz.
Does The Girl in the Spider's Web have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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