Despicable Me
2010 · Movie · PG · 95 min · ★ 7.3 · 76% critics
A self-proclaimed supervillain hatches an outrageous plan to steal the Moon, but first he needs three orphaned girls to help him get past a rival’s defenses. What begins as a selfish scheme turns into a funny, heartfelt clash between ambition, mischief, and unexpected family bonds.
Also known as Despicable Me 3D · Moi, moche et méchant · Moi moche et méchant
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-07-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (16,064 votes)
- Box office
- $543,113,985
- Budget
- $69,000,000
About
You’ll enjoy this if you want a colorful, silly, heartfelt family comedy with the playful energy of The Lego Movie or Kung Fu Panda; Not for you if you dislike broad cartoon chaos.
Pros: warm family humor; lovable mischief; lively adventure | Cons: predictable story; broad jokes; simple characters
Themes
- moon
- parent child relationship
- orphanage
- villain
- adoptive father
- satire
- life's dream
- rivalry
- ballet
- stealing
- little girl
- orphan
- +6 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Animated Movie · 2011
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2010 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2010 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew
Steve Carell
as Gru (voice)
Jason Segel
as Vector (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
as Margo (voice)
Dana Gaier
as Edith (voice)
Elsie Fisher
as Agnes (voice)
Russell Brand
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
Julie Andrews
as Gru's Mother (voice)
Will Arnett
as Mr. Perkins (voice)
Kristen Wiig
as Miss Hattie (voice)
Pierre Coffin
as Tim / Bob / Mark / Phil / Stuart (voice)
Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud