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Van Helsing
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Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh.
64/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFamed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals…
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Release snapshot for Van Helsing.
MoviHero lists May 3, 2004 as the release date for Van Helsing. Stephen Sommers is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Van Helsing, Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious, Richard Roxburgh as Count Vladislaus Dracula, Josie Maran as Marishka. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 3, 2004
GenresAdventure · Action · Horror
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorStephen Sommers
CastHugh Jackman as Van Helsing, Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious, Richard Roxburgh as Count Vladislaus Dracula, Josie Maran as Marishka
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Van Helsing runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 64/100 (6.4/10) from 6,891 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherVan HelsingVan Helsing in Van Helsing (2004), played by Hugh Jackman.Open character guide otherAnna ValeriousAnna Valerious in Van Helsing (2004), played by Kate Beckinsale.Open character guide otherCount Vladislaus DraculaCount Vladislaus Dracula in Van Helsing (2004), played by Richard Roxburgh.Open character guide
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