The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was directed by David Fincher and released in 2011. It starred Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander. The film was highly praised for its intense and dark tone, as well as its committed performances from the lead actors.
The story is set in Sweden and centers around the wealthy Vanger family. Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) hires Blomkvist to investigate the disappearance of his niece, Harriet, who went missing 40 years ago. Blomkvist is aided by Salander, a mysterious and antisocial hacker with a traumatic past.
As the investigation unfolds, Blomkvist and Salander discover a twisted web of violence and abuse within the Vanger family. They also uncover a serial killer who has been operating in Sweden for decades. Blomkvist and Salander must work quickly to unravel the secrets of the past and bring justice to the present.
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson. It was followed by two sequels, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, which were also adapted into films. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo received numerous award nominations, including five Academy Award nominations and a win for Best Editing.