Hellboy (2019)
A demonic hero battles an ancient queen, blending dark humor with pulpy, briskly-paced action and horror.
Hellboy comes to England, where he must defeat Nimue, Merlin's consort and the Blood Queen. But their battle will bring about the end of the world, a fate he desperately tries to turn away.
How intense is Hellboy?
Hellboy is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated R.
What Hellboy feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpycampydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Hellboy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 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 brutal violence (3 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 R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Hellboy?
Hellboy runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Hellboy?
Hellboy is streaming on Netflix.
Does Hellboy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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