The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,770 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2009-09-18
Runtime: 129 minutes
Where to watch The Girl Who Played with Fire
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Fandor, Mhz Choice
- Free with ads: Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Girl Who Played with Fire parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated Swedish crime thriller centers on a sex-trafficking investigation involving the abuse of underage girls, with murder and violence throughout.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — An R-rated crime thriller built around a double murder, arson and physical brutality tied to a trafficking ring.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The plot revolves around sex trafficking and the sexual abuse of underage girls, plus references to domestic abuse.
- Language: Moderate — As an R-rated crime drama it carries a fair amount of strong profanity.
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
- Peter Andersson as Nils Bjurman
- Annika Hallin as Annika Giannini
- Per Oscarsson as Holger Palmgren
- Sofia Ledarp as Malin Erikson
- Micke Spreitz as Ronald Niedermann
- Georgi Staykov as Alexander Zalachenko
- Paolo Roberto as Paolo Roberto
The Girl Who Played with Fire FAQ
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire good?
The Girl Who Played with Fire has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,770 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Girl Who Played with Fire?
In the US you can stream The Girl Who Played with Fire on Prime Video, Fubo, Fandor and Mhz Choice and watch it free with ads on Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.
Is The Girl Who Played with Fire OK for kids?
The Girl Who Played with Fire is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated Swedish crime thriller centers on a sex-trafficking investigation involving the abuse of underage girls, with murder and violence throughout.
What movies are like The Girl Who Played with Fire?
If you liked The Girl Who Played with Fire, try The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest and Nightcrawler.