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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

“What is hidden in snow, comes forth in the thaw.”

7.4/10 · 7,824 votes 2h 38m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#21 of 249 films from 2011 #280 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Fincher · Written by Stieg Larsson, Steven Zaillian

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Overview

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the pierced, tattooed, punk computer hacker named Lisbeth Salander. As they work together in the investigation, Blomkvist and Salander uncover immense corruption beyond anything they have ever imagined.

Cast

Daniel Craigas Mikael Blomkvist
Rooney Maraas Lisbeth Salander
Christopher Plummeras Henrik Vanger
Stellan Skarsgårdas Martin Vanger
Robin Wrightas Erika Berger
Yorick van Wageningenas Nils Bjurman
Steven Berkoffas Dirch Frode
Joely Richardsonas Anita Vanger
Geraldine Jamesas Cecilia Vanger
Goran Višnjićas Dragan Armansky
Donald Sumpteras Detective Inspector Gustaf Morell
Ulf Fribergas Hans-Erik Wennerström
Bengt C.W. Carlssonas Holger Palmgren
Tony Wayas Plague

Facts

Release dateDecember 14, 2011
Runtime158 min (2h 38m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$232,617,430 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt1568346

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Questions

How long is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo runs 158 minutes (2h 38m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 7,824 votes, which places it #21 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 92%) and #280 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was directed by David Fincher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), Gone Girl (2014).
Who stars in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist; Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander; Christopher Plummer as Henrik Vanger; Stellan Skarsgård as Martin Vanger; Robin Wright as Erika Berger; Yorick van Wageningen as Nils Bjurman.
What is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4876.

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