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Daniel Craig stars in the mystery thriller(Image: SONY PICTURES RELEASING)

A dark thriller streaming for free stars some huge names like Daniel Craig.

Devotees of intricate thrillers are in for a delight as a neo-noir mystery is now ready to stream at no charge.

The film was helmed by David Fincher, renowned for his directorial prowess on Fight Club.

Featuring big-hitters such as Daniel Craig and Robin Wright, the plot unravels the vanishing of a girl from four decades ago.

The casting process for the principal roles was rigorous and the script took over six months to craft, but the strenuous efforts bore fruit as the film garnered widespread critical praise.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the film in question and here’s everything you need to know about where to watch it without spending a penny.

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The film received widespread critical acclaim(Image: SONY PICTURES RELEASING)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo can be viewed on Tubi, an online streaming platform boasting a vast catalogue of films and television shows. It stars Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale actress Joely Richardson as Harriet Vanger.

The film received particular commendation for its cast, tone and cinematography, with viewers flocking to Rotten Tomatoes to share their opinions and encourage others to tune in.

Frans B commented: “David Fincher did good here. Stellar cast all excels in character. Intelligently written, fast-moving and complex plot. Great cinematography, the intro is a work of art in itself. Lots of action, intrigue, twists, drama and suspense. Very engaging and entertaining.”

Jack S added: “Loved the mystery and the suspense, kept me guessing till the end!” Whilst Amelia M stated: “Mara Rooney and Daniel Craig are perfection. The movie and its storyline are shocking, heartbreaking and beautiful. The end breaks my heart for her.”

Blu B praised it as an “all-time classic”, stating: “The direction is excellent with perfect framing and perfectly balancing dark/moody but never lifeless/dull. A true accomplishment many try but few succeed at, especially to this level.”

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Joely Richardson at the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere

Meanwhile, on IMDb reviews, charcoalgypsy-3 described it as “stunning and subdued, a perfect film”, elaborating: “Having read all the books, and watched the Swedish versions of the films, I could not be happier with Fincher’s film.”

They continued: “It is spot on. That je ne sais quoi of the stunning and the subdued in harmony, that is so difficult to achieve, but so necessary to film like this, is flawlessly executed.”

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo secured numerous prestigious accolades and was crowned the finest film of 2011 by both MTV and ReelViews.

A soft reboot and follow-up, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, arrived in October 2018, though it was widely regarded as a box-office disappointment.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is currently available to stream on Tubi.