Hellboy (2004) Horror Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Hellboy (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

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IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.2/10
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Hellboy Plot Synopsis:
At the end of World War II, N*zi officers Karl Ruprecht Kroenen and Ilsa Haupstein start an experiment to raise the forces of Hell trough Russian dark mystic Rasputin on a Scottish island, but it's interrupted by an allied commando guided by professor Trevor "Broom" Bruttenholm. He prevents killing the human-demonic half-blood, which was accidentally created and raises this "Hellboy", while rising to head of a secret C.I.A.-linked U.S. agency Bureau of Paranormal Research, which secretly studies and uses the occult, including supernatural freaks. As "father" Broom is aging, he hand-picks brilliant, sensitive Agent John Myers as new minder-companion, as regular "warrior" Agent Clay can't empathize and lacks flexibility mental. Hellboy is quite a handful, regularly spotted by worried civilians on unauthorized excursions, especially to pyro-telekinetic freak friend in a mental asylum. Johnny, Hellboy, and Clay team up on missions against paranormal threats with aquatic-bionic freak Abe Sapien. Their task proves to be daunting, as monster Sammael multiplies every time it "dies", while Rasputin and the Nazis reemerge, armed for revenge.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness.
Tagline: From the Dark Side to Our Side
Why Watch Hellboy
So, have you ever seen "Hellboy" from 2004? It's pretty awesome. It's about this big, red demon dude – Hellboy – who's actually one of the good guys. He's got this massive stone hand and works for a secret agency handling all the weird, paranormal stuff. Things get really wild when this ancient villain pops up and Hellboy has to step in.
Ron Perlman plays Hellboy, and he's just perfect in the role. He's tough and gruff but also pretty funny and kinda down-to-earth, considering he’s a red demon and all. The movie's packed with all these bizarre creatures and some really cool supernatural stuff.
I like "Hellboy" 'cause it’s not your typical superhero flick. It's got the usual action, but this dark, kind of fantasy vibe is super cool. And the other characters, like the fish-guy Abe and the fire-starter Liz, they really bring something special to it.
If you're into action movies but also dig stuff that’s a bit more on the fantasy or supernatural side, you should totally check out "Hellboy." It’s got a great mix of fighting, funny moments, and just straight-up weird, monster-y goodness. It’s a fun watch, especially if you're into things that are a little different!
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Hellboy Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $59,623,958
Awards: 3
Nominations: 23
What is Hellboy Streaming On?
Hellboy is Streaming on Netflix, TubiLanguage: English, Russian, German, Latin
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hellboy Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 02, 2004, Netflix: Dec 01, 2018, Tubi: Apr 01, 2025
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Peter Briggs, Mike Mignola
Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike Mignola, Patrick J. Palmer, Mike Richardson
Editors: Peter Amundson
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Hellboy (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hellboy Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Perlman | ... | Hellboy |
| John Hurt | ... | Trevor "Broom" Bruttenholm |
| Selma Blair | ... | Liz Sherman |
| Rupert Evans | ... | John Myers |
| Karel Roden | ... | Grigori Rasputin |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Tom Manning |
| Doug Jones | ... | Abe Sapien |
| Brian Steele | ... | Sammael |
| Ladislav Beran | ... | Karl Ruprecht Kroenen |
| Biddy Hodson | ... | Ilsa Haupstein (as Bridget Hodson) |
| Corey Johnson | ... | Agent Clay |
| Kevin Trainor | ... | Young "Broom" |
| Brian Caspe | ... | Agent Lime |
| James Babson | ... | Agent Moss |
| Stephen Fisher | ... | Agent Quarry |
| Garth Cooper | ... | Agent Stone |
| Angus MacInnes | ... | Sgt. Whitman |
| Jim Howick | ... | Cpl. Matlin |
| Mark Taylor | ... | Truck Driver |
| Daniel Aarsman | ... | Kid |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ron Perlman (b. April 13, 1950) – Hellboy
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ronald Perlman - John Hurt, as Trevor \"Broom\" Bruttenholm, passed away at age 77 in East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt - Selma Blair (b. June 23, 1972) – Liz Sherman
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Rupert Evans (b. March 9, 1976) – John Myers
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Rupert E.C. Evans | Rupert H. Evans - Karel Roden (b. May 18, 1962) – Grigori Rasputin
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: K. Roden - Jeffrey Tambor (b. July 8, 1944) – Tom Manning
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Doug Jones (b. May 24, 1960) – Abe Sapien
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Doug A. Jones - Brian Steele (b. October 10, 1956) – Sammael
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 7" (2.01 m)
Also known as: Brian 'CreatureBoy' Steele - Ladislav Beran (b. February 8, 1967) – Karl Ruprecht Kroenen
Sign: Aquarius - Biddy Hodson – Ilsa Haupstein (as Bridget Hodson)
- Corey Johnson (b. May 17, 1961) – Agent Clay
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: John Johnson - Kevin Trainor – Young \"Broom\"
- Brian Caspe (b. May 11, 1975) – Agent Lime
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Caspe Brian | Bryan Caspe - James Babson (b. October 24, 1974) – Agent Moss
Sign: Scorpio - Stephen Fisher – Agent Quarry
Also known as: Stephen H. Fisher | Steven Fisher | Steve Fisher
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