Van Helsing
“The one name they all fear.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-14
Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
Van Helsing
Kate Beckinsale
Anna Valerious
Richard Roxburgh
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Josie Maran
Marishka
David Wenham
Carl
Shuler Hensley
Frankenstein's Monster
Elena Anaya
Aleera
Kevin J. O'Connor
Igor
Alun Armstrong
Cardinal Jinette
Will Kemp
Velkan
Silvia Colloca
Verona
Tom Fisher
Top Hat
Samuel West
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Robbie Coltrane
Mr. Hyde (voice)
Stephen Fisher
Dr. Jekyll
Dana Morávková
Barmaid
Zuzana Ďurdinová
Opera Singer
Jaroslav Vízner
Gendarme
Release History & Theatrical Window
Universal City, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 19, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$300.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.88x
+$140.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Screenplay & Story
- Bram Stoker, Stephen Sommers, Mary Shelley
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Van Helsing
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $160M
- Worldwide Gross
- $300.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Sommers Company, Stillking Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Sommers
Bram Stoker, Stephen Sommers, Mary Shelley
Alan Silvestri
Allen Daviau
Bob Ducsay, Kelly Matsumoto, Jim May
Bob Ducsay, Stephen Sommers, Sam Mercer
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Sommers
Director
Bob Ducsay
Producer
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Kelly Matsumoto
Editor
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Carlo Poggioli
Costume Design
Stephen Sommers
Writer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Scott Squires
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Snow
Visual Effects Supervisor
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Jim May
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Helsing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Van Helsing 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 directed Van Helsing?
Van Helsing was directed by Stephen Sommers.
Who stars in Van Helsing?
The principal cast of Van Helsing includes Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Josie Maran, David Wenham.
When was Van Helsing released and how long is it?
Van Helsing was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Van Helsing?
Van Helsing had a reported production budget of $160M and grossed $300.3M at the worldwide box office (1.88 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Van Helsing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Van Helsing was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is Van Helsing based on a book or true story?
Van Helsing is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker", Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Van Helsing?
Van Helsing holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).