Hellboy (2004)
A super-powered demon fights supernatural evil with brisk action, pulpy humor, and darkly-comic camp.
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
How intense is Hellboy?
Hellboy is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and dark. Rated PG-13.
What Hellboy feels like
- Tone
- pulpycampydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Hellboy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hellboy for you?
Is Hellboy scary?
Only a little. Hellboy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hellboy gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hellboy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hellboy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hellboy?
Hellboy runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Hellboy?
Hellboy is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Hellboy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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