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

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest scary?

No. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is not a scary watch.

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

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest rated, and is it OK for kids?

Moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

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

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.

Cast and crew

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• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”