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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Original title: Män som hatar kvinnor
  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
216K
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POPULARITY
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Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
A journalist (Nyqvist) and a computer hacker (Rapace) are hired to investigate disappearance of young Harriet Vanger (Fröling). Their search connects to a series of decades-old murders, though it also begins to reveal the Vanger family's dark and secretive history.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.A journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.A journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
216K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,212
283
  • Director
    • Niels Arden Oplev
  • Writers
    • Nikolaj Arcel(screenplay)
    • Rasmus Heisterberg(screenplay)
    • Stieg Larsson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Michael Nyqvist
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Ewa Fröling
Top credits
  • Director
    • Niels Arden Oplev
  • Writers
    • Nikolaj Arcel(screenplay)
    • Rasmus Heisterberg(screenplay)
    • Stieg Larsson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Michael Nyqvist
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Ewa Fröling
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 334User reviews
    • 328Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 18 wins & 35 nominations total

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    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: U.S. Trailer #2
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    Män som hatar kvinnor (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) -- Trailer #2
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    Män som hatar kvinnor (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) -- Trailer #2
    Män som hatar kvinnor (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) -- Trailer #1
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    Män som hatar kvinnor (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) -- Trailer #1
    "Shot At" from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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    "Shot At" from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    Who Almost Starred in the Dragon Tattoo Franchise?
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    Who Almost Starred in the Dragon Tattoo Franchise?

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    Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
    Michael Nyqvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
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    Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
    Peter Andersson and Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
    Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Michael Nyqvist
    Michael Nyqvist
    • Mikael Blomkvistas Mikael Blomkvist
    Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace
    • Lisbeth Salanderas Lisbeth Salander
    Ewa Fröling
    Ewa Fröling
    • Harriet Vangeras Harriet Vanger
    Lena Endre
    Lena Endre
    • Erika Bergeras Erika Berger
    Sven-Bertil Taube
    Sven-Bertil Taube
    • Henrik Vangeras Henrik Vanger
    Peter Haber
    Peter Haber
    • Martin Vangeras Martin Vanger
    Peter Andersson
    Peter Andersson
    • Nils Bjurmanas Nils Bjurman
    Marika Lagercrantz
    Marika Lagercrantz
    • Cecilia Vangeras Cecilia Vanger
    Ingvar Hirdwall
    Ingvar Hirdwall
    • Dirch Frodeas Dirch Frode
    Björn Granath
    Björn Granath
    • Gustav Morellas Gustav Morell
    Michalis Koutsogiannakis
    • Dragan Armanskijas Dragan Armanskij
    Annika Hallin
    Annika Hallin
    • Annika Gianninias Annika Giannini
    Sofia Ledarp
    • Malin Erikssonas Malin Eriksson
    Tomas Köhler
    • Plagueas Plague
    • (as Thomas Köhler)
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Janne Dahlmanas Janne Dahlman
    Stefan Sauk
    Stefan Sauk
    • Hans-Erik Wennerströmas Hans-Erik Wennerström
    Gösta Bredefeldt
    Gösta Bredefeldt
    • Harald Vangeras Harald Vanger
    Fredrik Ohlsson
    Fredrik Ohlsson
    • Gunnar Brännlundas Gunnar Brännlund
    • Director
      • Niels Arden Oplev
    • Writers
      • Nikolaj Arcel(screenplay)
      • Rasmus Heisterberg(screenplay)
      • Stieg Larsson(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Who Was Almost 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?

    Who Was Almost 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Noomi Rapace got her motorcycle license as a preparation for the movie.
    • Goofs
      When Lisbeth Salander is sending her encrypted mail to Plague, the screen shows "decrypting" instead of "encrypting".
    • Quotes

      Mikael Blomkvist: [about Martin Vanger] For fuck's sake, Lisbeth. His father trained him to murder at age sixteen. Anyone would be sick in the head with that kind of upbringing.

      Lisbeth Salander: Shut up about the victimisation! He almost killed you. He raped and murdered and he enjoyed it. He had the same chances as us to choose what he wanted to be. He was no victim. He was a sadistic motherfucker who hated women.

    • Alternate versions
      Extended/TV version runs 30 min. longer and has its aspect ratio changed to 1.78:1.
    • Connections
      Edited into Millennium (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Ljus I Varje Hjärta
      Text and Music by Misen Groth (as Misen Groth)

    User reviews334

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    well crafted, engaging and thought-provoking thriller
    I am among, I guess, those very few people in Europe who have not read the best-selling novel by Stieg Larsson, but, not feeling in the mood to see another too emotionally engaging romance or drama, although its being my favourite genre, I went to see what is depicted by Larsson's fans as a captivating and gripping thriller.

    Indeed, I can't say whether the movie proves adherence to the novel, which is something by the way difficult, considering the length of the book, however, I can say that the product is a well-crafted piece of cinema, which leaves also interesting food for thought. Used as we are, as southern Europeans, to see at Northern, and mainly Scandinavian countries, as models of democracy, economic progress and social welfare, it's quite surprising to see a modern Sweden stained by corruption and unscrupulous tycoons. Moreover, it is quite upsetting to get to know how Nazi extremist and insane ideas were rooted not so much in the history of the country, but in the conscience of people, in this case of a powerful and wealthy family, where the hatred towards the Jews has mixed with the hatred towards women, turning the lives of whole generations into a hell of ferocious violence and horror.

    As far as the thriller story, it's engaging, but carried on very carefully, every aspect being under control, with flashbacks constantly reassuring us about aspects we have already perceived, without moving a little apart from a well consolidated stylistic model of this kind of movie genre. Sometimes a little slow, sometimes too indulging in violent scenes, but with a strong directing consciousness supporting it. Convincing and really good the performances offered by the whole cast, unknown to the great public, but I would underline the actress playing Lisbeth as really outstanding and upsetting in her mental and emotional distress. On the whole, it's not a masterpiece, but a good and well made movie.
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    • Jun 7, 2009

    FAQ18

    • What is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' about?
    • Is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" based on a book?
    • Is it advisable to read the book before seeing the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Denmark
      • Germany
      • Norway
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los hombres que no amaban a las mujeres
    • Filming locations
      • Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Yellow Bird
      • ZDF Enterprises
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,095,170
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $335,502
      • Mar 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $104,414,200
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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