The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
English crime thriller film directed by David Fincher
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 38m 158 min
- Released
- 12 December 2011
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes (158 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 12 December 2011. It is directed by David Fincher and stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer.
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Fincher
- Cast
- Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård, Steven Berkoff, Robin Wright, Joely Richardson, Goran Višnjić, Donald Sumpter, Embeth Davidtz, Joel Kinnaman, Alan Dale
- Cinematography
- Jeff Cronenweth
- Editing
- Kirk Baxter
- Music
- Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
- Written by
- Steven Zaillian, Stieg Larsson
- Produced by
- Scott Rudin, Ceán Chaffin
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scott Rudin Productions, Jarowskij/Yellow Bird, Film i Väst
- Distribution
- Sony Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $232.62 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Film Editing; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Set in
- London, Switzerland
- Filmed in
- Zurich, Los Angeles, Switzerland, Dolder Grand
- Country
- Sweden, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 12 December 2011
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes, or 158 min.
When did The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo release?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo released on 12 December 2011.
Who directed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is directed by David Fincher.
Who is in the cast of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
The cast of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo includes Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård, Steven Berkoff and Robin Wright.
Where can I watch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo online?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo streams on Netflix.
How much did The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo earn at the box office?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo grossed $232.62 million on a budget of $90 million.
What is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo rated in the US?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo based on a true story or a book?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is based on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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