Nikolaj Arcel
Writing

Nikolaj Arcel

Born 1972-08-25 · Copenhagen, Denmark

Nikolaj Arcel is a Danish screenwriter and film director. Nikolaj graduated from The Danish Film School and has had breakthrough success in the United States as a writer with screenplays such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Island of Lost Souls. The Island of Lost Souls was actually written and directed by Nikolaj.  He has also directed successful feature films such as Truth about Men and A Royal Affair.

ScreenplayDirectorScriptWriterIdeaCo-WriterAuthorStory

Known for

The Dark Tower★ 5.7Viewing moment
The Dark Tower
2017
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo★ 7.5Viewing moment
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2009
A Conspiracy of Faith★ 7Viewing moment
A Conspiracy of Faith
2016
The Keeper of Lost Causes★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Keeper of Lost Causes
2013
The Purity of Vengeance★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Purity of Vengeance
2018
Riders of Justice★ 7.3Viewing moment
Riders of Justice
2020
A Royal Affair★ 7.4Viewing moment
A Royal Affair
2012
The Absent One★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Absent One
2014
The Promised Land★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Promised Land
2023
Antboy★ 5.6Viewing moment
Antboy
2013
Island of Lost Souls★ 5.1Viewing moment
Island of Lost Souls
2007
Millennium★ 7.6Viewing moment
Millennium
2010 · Series
Journey to Saturn★ 5.3Viewing moment
Journey to Saturn
2008
King's Game★ 6.7Viewing moment
King's Game
2004
Fighter★ 4.7Viewing moment
Fighter
2007
Catch That Girl★ 4.8Viewing moment
Catch That Girl
2002
Truth About Men★ 5.4Viewing moment
Truth About Men
2010
Cecilie★ 4.3Viewing moment
Cecilie
2007

Frequent collaborators

Louise VesthLouise VesthNikolaj Lie KaasNikolaj Lie KaasNicolas BroNicolas BroAnders W. BerthelsenAnders W. BerthelsenSøren PilmarkSøren PilmarkJacob LohmannJacob LohmannFares FaresFares FaresMichael BrostrupMichael Brostrup