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.

Known for

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