Van Helsing (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, Van Helsing is an action, adventure and horror film directed by Stephen Sommers, running about 132 minutes. “The One Name They All Fear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
Who’s in it. Van Helsing stars Hugh Jackman as Van Helsing, Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious, Elena Anaya as Aleera and Will Kemp as Velkan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Van Helsing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $300.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Van Helsing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Van Helsing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Van Helsing (2004)?
- In US, Van Helsing is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Van Helsing worth watching?
- Van Helsing holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Van Helsing?
- Van Helsing stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Elena Anaya, Will Kemp and David Wenham.
- When was Van Helsing released?
- Van Helsing was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.