The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009)
A gritty investigation into sex trafficking uncovers dark secrets and powerful figures in Sweden's elite.
Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.
How intense is The Girl Who Played with Fire?
The Girl Who Played with Fire is mildly 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 Played with Fire feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefuldarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Girl Who Played with Fire
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Is The Girl Who Played with Fire for you?
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire scary?
Only a little. The Girl Who Played with Fire has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Girl Who Played with Fire?
The Girl Who Played with Fire runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream The Girl Who Played with Fire?
The Girl Who Played with Fire is streaming on Prime Video and Plex.
Does The Girl Who Played with Fire have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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