The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,457 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2009-11-27
Runtime: 147 minutes
Where to watch The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
- Stream: Prime Video, Mhz Choice
- Free with ads: Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Mometu, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is an R-rated crime thriller involving a pedophile character, hospital recovery, and conspiracy.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Crime thriller involving attempted murder charges and threats tied to a pedophile antagonist and criminal conspiracy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Daniel Alfredson
Cast
- Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist
- Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander
- Lena Endre as Erika Berger
- Annika Hallin as Annika Giannini
- Jacob Ericksson as Christer Malm
- Sofia Ledarp as Malin Erikson
- Anders Ahlbom Rosendahl as Peter Teleborian
- Micke Spreitz as Ronald Niedermann
- Georgi Staykov as Alexander Zalachenko
- Mirja Turestedt as Monica Figuerola
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest FAQ
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest good?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,457 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?
In the US you can stream The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest on Prime Video and Mhz Choice, watch it free with ads on Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Mometu and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest OK for kids?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is an R-rated crime thriller involving a pedophile character, hospital recovery, and conspiracy.
What movies are like The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?
If you liked The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, try The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and All the President's Men.