Hellboy

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Hellboy

PG-13

2004

2h 5m

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

Action

Horror

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At the end of World War II, the Nazis attempt to open a portal to a paranormal dimension in order to defeat the Allies, but are only able to summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy" (Ron Perlman). Sixty years later, Hellboy serves as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, where he, aided by Abe Sapien (Doug Jones), a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), a woman with pyrokinesis, protects America against dark forces.

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Critics Consensus

With wit, humor and Guillermo del Toro's fantastic visuals, the entertaining Hellboy transcends the derivative nature of the genre.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Jan 7, 2019

2/4

The film may not be thrill-a-minute entertainment like Superman, Spiderman or Batman. But this is precisely what makes it tick.

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Bruce Diones

The New Yorker

Apr 14, 2013

When the movie's story line concentrates on the character of Hellboy and his relationships with those important to him, the film becomes a unique romp, with an exciting yet vulnerable superhero at the center who just happens to be the spawn of Satan.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

3/5

Director Guillermo Del Toro captures some of the visual color, tone, and beauty of the comic book. But he sometimes makes you feel like you are reading it over someone else's shoulder, and that person takes too long to finish a page.

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Jul 9, 2024

It just might be the best looking superhero movie ever made.

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Emilie Black

JoBlo's Movie Network

Nov 2, 2023

9/10

The film itself is fantastic and so easy to fangirl all over; with an amazing cast and so much talent involved, it could not possibly fail, and it didn’t disappoint.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 6, 2023

3.5/4

The experience rewards with palpable craft embedded into each facet, from character development to special effects. It’s treated like a majestic opus by a master filmmaker

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margo M

@RT65561717 4 days ago

Well done story and character development. impressive directing and cinematography. They can't make movies like this anymore.

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R T

@RT86931727 Oct 7, 2026

Love this movie best comic movie

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Oct 7, 2026

Ron Perlman está impecável e a assinatura visual de Guillermo del Toro brilha no design dos monstros. Contudo, o argumento arrastado e o romance sem química impedem o filme de atingir o estatuto de grande épico, ficando-se por um entretenimento sólido e competente.

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Philo C

@PhiloCharm Sep 24, 2026

I really love the esthetics! One of Guillermo del Toro's best Movies!

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Caleb N

@Calraptor2617 Sep 20, 2026

Probably the most creative and entertaining movie of the early 2000's I have ever watched! As a fantasy-action fan, I was immediately in love with this movie's characters, it's interesting mythology and entertaining dialogue. I had enjoyed Pacific Rim, and I heard Guillermo del Toro, its director, was a very cool filmmaker, so I had decided to watch more of his movies. I just can't resist movies that have such artistic concepts and visuals - it immediately makes those films jump out at me. I loved how Hellboy was like a classic, lone-wolf type superhero on the surface, while below, he's a guy with flaws around his behavior and relationships. But he still loves those he cares about, no matter how far away from him they are. And of course he has the greatest quips from any movie I've watched! - Blue says there's an evil monster behind the door and Hellboy simply says "Oh, well. Let me go in and say 'hi.'" So perfect.

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Ben W

@Username618 Jun 30, 2026

Like friends for their qualities, love them for their defects.

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Synopsis

At the end of World War II, the Nazis attempt to open a portal to a paranormal dimension in order to defeat the Allies, but are only able to summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy" (Ron Perlman). Sixty years later, Hellboy serves as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, where he, aided by Abe Sapien (Doug Jones), a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), a woman with pyrokinesis, protects America against dark forces.

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike Richardson
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Revolution Studios
Production Co: Revolution Studios, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Dark Horse Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action Violence|Frightening Scenes)
Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $59.0M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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