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Hellboy

2019·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb5.3Metacritic315.3Rotten Tomatoes17%47%

Where to watch

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Demons have demons too.

Hellboy comes to England, where he must defeat Nimue, Merlin's consort and the Blood Queen. But their battle will bring about the end of the world, a fate he desperately tries to turn away.
Dark Fantasy ActionSupernatural HorrorMythological EpicDemonic CreaturesGraphic ViolenceAnti-Hero StoryStylized VisualsBeastly BattleApocalyptic ThemesComic Book Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Marshall, Antony Tanev, Neil Wallace
Written by:
Mike Mignola, Mike Mignola, Andrew Cosby
Produced by:
Christa Campbell, John Thompson, Avi Lerner
Composed by:
Chris Navarro, Benjamin Wallfisch, Peter Burgis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hellboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hellboy legally?

NetflixHulufuboTVMovieSphere+Howdy

Hellboy is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, and fuboTV in the United States. 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?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hellboy rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hellboy?

2 h 1 min

Hellboy runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Hellboy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hellboy?

Critics24
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Hellboy higher (51) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hellboy a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$55 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Hellboy in?

EnglishTurkishRussianGerman

It was made in English, with some Turkish, Russian, German. Produced in Bulgaria, United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Hellboy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hellboy in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hellboy use?

Race LiftRuder and CruderEveryone Has StandardsTrailers Always SpoilCold IronRecycled TitleNerves of SteelFanservice ExtraContinuity CameoGross-Up Close-UpHand CannonDragon Riderand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 storytelling tropes for Hellboy, including Race Lift, Ruder and Cruder, Everyone Has Standards.