Hellboy (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hellboy is a 2004 action horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Selma Blair, Ron Perlman and Doug Jones. It is partly based on Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $99.4 million worldwide on a $66 million budget. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $66M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hellboy About?
The premise of Hellboy without spoilers, adapted from Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a Nazi occult experiment to summon a powerful entity goes awry, leading to the unexpected arrival of Hellboy, a demon infant. Raised by the Allied forces, he grows into a formidable agent, working alongside a team of paranormal experts like Abe Sapien and Liz Sherman. Together, they confront supernatural threats and defend the nation from a rising tide of darkness and malevolent forces seeking to destroy the world.
Hellboy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- demon
- hellboy character
- nazi
- superhero
- hero
- assassin
- based on comic book
- weapon
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- steampunk fantasy
- superhero action
- steampunk sci fi
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- death of adoptive father
- tentacled monster
- occult detective
- opening action scene
- mixed martial arts
- fistfight
- action hero
- gunfight
- shootout
- owning many cats
- paranormal phenomenon
- new york city
- wilhelm scream
- funeral
- candy bar
- aquarium
- revolver
- world war two
- secret government organisation
- anti hero
- father figure
- good versus evil
- dark horse comics
- horned humanoid
- bearded man
- old bearded man
- handheld weapon
- villain
- human versus demon
- icthyo sapien
- bureau for paranormal research and defense
- red bull
- nachos
- lighting a cigar
- consuming a soul
- bald villain
- cthulhu
- lexington oncology center
Hellboy Cast
Selma Blair leads the cast, with Ron Perlman and Doug Jones. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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Director Guillermo del Toro
More from Guillermo del Toro
More films directed by Guillermo del Toro, best-rated first: Frankenstein, Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio.
Hellboy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hellboy 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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Hellboy Plot Summary
What happens in Hellboy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1944, the Nazis constructed a dimensional portal off the Scottish coast, seeking to unleash the Ogdru Jahad, a race of monstrous entities imprisoned in another realm. With the guidance of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, they aimed to summon these creatures to turn the tide against the Allies, believing such chaos would lead to a new paradise. Rasputin opened the portal with the help of his followers, Ilsa Von Haupstein and Obersturmbannfuhrer Karl Ruprecht Kroenen, who was a pivotal figure in Hitler’s inner circle.
Full summary
The whole story of Hellboy, scene by scene
Hellboy Box Office & Budget
Hellboy grossed $99.4 million worldwide on a $66 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $59.6 million came from the US and Canada and $39.8 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$99.4M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $59.6M
- International
- $39.8M
- Budget
- $66M
Hellboy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hellboy.
How Well Do You Know Hellboy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who was responsible for the initial opening of the portal that unleashed the Ogdru Jahad?
Hellboy Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Khelboĭ” and “Hellboy: O Íroas tis Kólasis”.
- Also known as
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- Khelboĭ
- Hellboy: O Íroas tis Kólasis
- Хеллбой: Герой из пекла
- Helboj
- Khellboy
- Pokolfajzat
- 地狱男爵
- Хелбой
- 헬보이
- Hellboy: Ο Ήρωας της Κόλασης
- הלבוי
- Băiatul iadului: Eroul scăpat din Infern
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- Хеллбой
- เฮลล์บอย ฮีโร่พันธุ์นรก
- 地獄怪客
- 天魔特攻
- Pragaro vaikis
- ヘルボーイ
- Ellespuika
- Hellboy - kangelane põrgust
- Хелбој
- Quỷ Đỏ
- پسر جهنمی, ჰელბოი
- नरकपुत्र
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Movies Like Hellboy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hellboy, Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms and Hellboy II: The Golden Army.
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army 2008 -
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron 2007 -
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Hellboy Animated: Iron Shoes 2007 -
Hellbound 1994 -
Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Zinco Epilogue 2008 -
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Spawn 1997 -
Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters 1970
Hellboy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Hellboy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hellboy?
Hellboy runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Hellboy released?
Hellboy was released on April 2, 2004.
Who directed Hellboy?
Hellboy was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
More films by Guillermo del Toro Who is in the cast of Hellboy?
Hellboy stars Selma Blair, Ron Perlman and Doug Jones.
How much did Hellboy make at the box office?
Hellboy grossed $99.4 million worldwide ($59.6 million domestic, $39.8 million international) on a budget of $66 million.
How is Hellboy rated?
Hellboy has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Hellboy based on a book?
Yes. Hellboy is partly adapted from Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, Mark Chiarello and Dave Stewart.
Does Hellboy have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hellboy has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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