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Despicable Me

2010·Movie
1h 35min·PG
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , sci-fi movie: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Superbad. Superdad.

Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon. To pull it off, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as pawns in his scheme. But the unexpected bond they form forces him to question the criminal life he's always known.
Heartwarming Villain RedemptionHigh-Energy Physical ComedyIconic Minion ChaosFound Family ThemeWhimsical Sci-Fi HeistMemorable Pop-SoundtrackAccessible for All AgesCharming Character ArcsVisual SpectacleFeel-Good Animation

Sequels and Prequels

Despicable Me
Despicable Me (2010)
GoodWatch score 76
Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
GoodWatch score 71
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
GoodWatch score 56
Despicable Me 4
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
GoodWatch score 60

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Where can I stream Despicable Me?

In the United States, Despicable Me streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 85 other countries.

Is Despicable Me worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Despicable Me okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Despicable Me make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Despicable Me?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Despicable Me a box office hit?

Budget$69 million
Box office$543 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $69 million to make and earned $543 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.