Overview
A demon protector faces an ancient threat that could spell doom for humanity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- baroque
- kinetic
- fantasy movie night
- superhero marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Guillermo del Toro’s imaginative visual design, endearing characters, and expertly staged comic-book action, while finding the conventional plot and script less impressive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film fills its supernatural world with elves, trolls, tooth fairies, clockwork warriors, and elaborate practical-digital creature work.
Hellboy resents the Bureau's secrecy while trying to protect humanity as a visibly nonhuman defender.
Prince Nuada seeks to restore an elven claim against humanity through the Golden Army.
The fragmented crown is required to command the indestructible Golden Army and drives Nuada's campaign.
Films like Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and why
Pan's Labyrinth
shared baroque fantasy world-building, monster protagonists, and visually imaginative supernatural action
Hellboy
shared comic-book spectacle, heroic teams, and playful supernatural adventure
The Avengers
shared ensemble superhero action, eccentric creatures, and endearing character dynamics
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
shared mythic fantasy conflict, elaborate creature design, and large-scale magical warfare
Movie Details
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Release Date
- 2008-07-11
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (5767)
Cast
- Ron Perlman
- Selma Blair
- Doug Jones
- John Alexander
- Seth MacFarlane
- Luke Goss
- Anna Walton
- Jeffrey Tambor
- John Hurt
- James Dodd
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hellboy II: The Golden Army about?
- Hellboy and his supernatural allies confront an elven prince wielding an ancient machine army while Hellboy struggles with life as humanity’s secret protector.
- What is Hellboy II: The Golden Army like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hellboy II: The Golden Army as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hellboy II: The Golden Army violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Hellboy II: The Golden Army as moderate.
- What did critics think of Hellboy II: The Golden Army?
- Critics broadly praised Guillermo del Toro’s imaginative visual design, endearing characters, and expertly staged comic-book action, while finding the conventional plot and script less impressive.
- Which films are like Hellboy II: The Golden Army?
- Films with a similar feel include Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, The Avengers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
- How long is Hellboy II: The Golden Army?
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hellboy II: The Golden Army?
- In United States, Hellboy II: The Golden Army streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
