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7.0 / 10(1,874 votes)IMDbR20092h 9m$67.1M Worldwide GrossDenmark, Germany, Sweden

The Girl Who Played with Fire

Flickan som lekte med elden

“Fight Fire with Fire”

Synopsis

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.

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The Girl Who Played With Fire - US TRAILEROfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 9, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 18, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (15.26x ROI)

Production Budget

$4.4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$67.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

15.26x

+$62.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $4.4MWorldwide: $67.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Alfredson
Screenplay & Story
Jonas Frykberg
Original Score
Jacob Groth
Original Title
Flickan som lekte med elden
Country of Origin
Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish, Italian, French
Runtime
2h 9m
Production Budget
$4.4M
Worldwide Gross
$67.1M
Production Studios
Nordisk Film Denmark, ZDF, Film Capital Stockholm, Spiltan Underhållning, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT, Film i Väst

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Alfredson

Screenplay & Story

Jonas Frykberg, Stieg Larsson

Original Score & Music

Jacob Groth

Director of Photography

Peter Mokrosinski

Film Editing

Mattias Morheden

Producers

Søren Stærmose, Mikael Wallen, Gunnar Carlsson, Peter Nadermann, Anni Faurbye Fernandez

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Stieg Larsson

Department Leadership Roster

Jonas Frykberg

Screenplay

Daniel Alfredson

Daniel Alfredson

Director

Cilla Rörby

Costume Design

Søren Stærmose

Søren Stærmose

Producer

Mattias Morheden

Editor

Ruslan Ogorodnik

Visual Effects Supervisor

Peter Mokrosinski

Director of Photography

Kimmo Rajala

Kimmo Rajala

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Who Played with Fire

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Girl Who Played with Fire about?

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.

Who directed The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The Girl Who Played with Fire was directed by Daniel Alfredson.

Who stars in The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The principal cast of The Girl Who Played with Fire includes Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Peter Andersson, Annika Hallin.

When was The Girl Who Played with Fire released and how long is it?

The Girl Who Played with Fire was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The Girl Who Played with Fire had a reported production budget of $4.4M and grossed $67.1M at the worldwide box office (15.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl Who Played with Fire was composed by Jacob Groth.

Is The Girl Who Played with Fire based on a book or true story?

The Girl Who Played with Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stieg Larsson".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Who Played with Fire?

The Girl Who Played with Fire holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).