The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009)
A wounded hacker fights powerful enemies and her own past to prove her innocence in a gritty, brisk thriller.
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.
How intense is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest feels like
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- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
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Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest for you?
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest scary?
No. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest 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 Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest runs 2h 27m.
Where can I stream The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is streaming on Prime Video, AMC+ and Plex.
Does The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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