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Hellboy

2004·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes81%66%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyHoopla

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Your score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

From the dark side to our side.

In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
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Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo del Toro, Mark Taylor, Richard Goodwin
Written by:
Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola, Mike Mignola
Produced by:
Lawrence Gordon, Jeremy Zimmermann, Mike Richardson
Composed by:
Ellen Heuer, Steve Boeddeker, Marco Beltrami

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Hellboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hellboy legally?

PhiloKanopyHoopla

Hellboy is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hellboy worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hellboy rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hellboy?

2 h 2 min

Hellboy runs 2 h 2 min.

Is Hellboy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hellboy?

Critics77
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Hellboy higher (77) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Hellboy a box office hit?

Budget$66 million
Box office$99 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $66 million to make and earned $99 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Hellboy in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hellboy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hellboy in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hellboy use?

Meta CastingBad Moon RisingAdaptational Superpower ChangeHistorical Villain UpgradeColor-Coded CharactersUnfazed EverymanMagical WeaponIdiot BallFriendship MomentBadass CreedCreepy AsymmetrySnowy Screen of Deathand 217 more

TV Tropes lists 229 storytelling tropes for Hellboy, including Meta Casting, Bad Moon Rising, Adaptational Superpower Change.