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Van Helsing

2004·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
IMDb6.1Metacritic356.3Rotten Tomatoes24%57%

Where to watch

NetflixPrimeStarz

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Van Helsing fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

The one name they all fear.

Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
Gothic Action AdventureMonster Mashup SpectacleStylized Victorian FantasyGrotesque Visual EffectsPulp Fiction HomageHigh-Octane Monster HuntingAtmospheric Horror-ComedyRogue's Redemption Arc

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Sommers, Greg Michael, Maria Battle-Campbell
Written by:
Stephen Sommers, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker
Produced by:
Stephen Sommers, Matthew Stillman, Priscilla John
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Alan Silvestri, Michelle Pazer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Van Helsing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Van Helsing legally?

NetflixPrimeStarz

Van Helsing is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Van Helsing worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Van Helsing rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Van Helsing?

2 h 12 min

Van Helsing runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Van Helsing?

Critics30
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Van Helsing higher (60) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Van Helsing a box office hit?

Budget$160 million
Box office$300 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $160 million to make and earned $300 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Van Helsing in?

EnglishLatin

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

In how many countries can I watch Van Helsing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Van Helsing in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Van Helsing use?

Armor-Piercing QuestionMs. FanserviceEvil GloatingLimited Window of VulnerabilityBittersweet EndingHe Who Fights MonstersTruer to the TextForeshadowingMore DakkaLight Is Not GoodOur Vampires Are DifferentYou Can't Kill What's Already Deadand 284 more

TV Tropes lists 296 storytelling tropes for Van Helsing, including Armor-Piercing Question, Ms. Fanservice, Evil Gloating.