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Despicable Me 2

2013 · Movie · PG · 98 min · ★ 6.9 · 69% critics

AnimationComedyFamily

Gru is pulled back into action after being recruited by a secret Anti-Villain League to stop a powerful new super criminal. Juggling his role as a devoted family man with a growing undercover mission, he teams up with an enthusiastic agent as the search intensifies and the stakes escalate.

Also known as Despicable Me 2 3D · Détestable-moi 2 · Despicable Me 2: Back 2 Work!

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Details
Years
2013
Release date
2013-06-26
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
98 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
69/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (12,003 votes)
Box office
$970,766,005
Budget
$76,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy Despicable Me 2 if you want a cheerful, kid-friendly sequel packed with Minions and family warmth; Not for you if you prefer sharper, more consistently funny comedy for adults or movies like The Secret Life of Pets and Rio.

Pros: charming family focus; Minion-led laughs; energetic recruitment plot | Cons: humor weaker for adults; villain feels underwhelming; pacing drags some

Themes

  • parent child relationship
  • villain
  • adoptive father
  • secret agent
  • bakery
  • sequel
  • falling in love
  • family
  • single father
  • audition
  • female agent
  • duringcreditsstinger
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Annie Award
  • Academy AwardBest Animated Feature · 2014 · nominated
  • BAFTA AwardBest Animated Film · 2014 · nominated
  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Animated Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Annie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2013 · nominated
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  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2013 · nominated

Cast & crew