Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

How long is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo suitable for kids?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20092h 32mDrama / Thriller / Crime / Mystery

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Name: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2009-02-27
Duration: 152 min

Based on the Worldwide Best Seller

Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson's novel about a male journalist and a young female hacker. In the opening of the movie, Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for the magazine Millennium, loses a libel case brought by corrupt Swedish industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. Nevertheless, he is hired by Henrik Vanger in order to solve a cold case, the disappearance of Vanger's niece

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 32m

At 2h 32m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, crime, and mystery.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 4 free

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandor, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 1 more.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,350 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 32m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandor, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,350 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the US?: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandor, and 4 more and is free on Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo suitable for kids?: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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