Overview
John Constantine, a man who can see into the demonic realm, helps a police detective solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister — uncovering a massive demonic conspiracy.
Released in 2005, Constantine was directed by Francis Lawrence and produced under the Warner Bros. banner. The film occupies a significant place within the DC Classic — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in DC Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Lawrence and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 7.0 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Constantine released in 2005, placing it within the 2000s era of comic book cinema — a decade that marked the modern superhero cinema revolution.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film was produced by Warner Bros. and adapts source material from DC Comics.
The principal cast features Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz, with key supporting roles played by Tilda Swinton, Shia LaBeouf.
The film belongs to DC Classic — the classic DC film era — predating the connected-universe model.
Constantine carries an audience rating of 7.0 — putting it in the solid-to-excellent tier of the genre.
The DC Comics source material for Constantine has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Films from this era combined practical stunts with the rising CGI industry — many sequences would be impossible with either technology alone.
Constantine is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.