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Despicable Me 4

2024·Movie
1h 34min·PG
IMDb6.2Metacritic526.0Rotten Tomatoes56%75%

Where to watch

NetflixPrime

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Things just got a little more despicable.

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Heartwarming Family ComedyHigh-Energy AnimationSlapstick HumorAdoptive Parenting ThemesVillain Redemption ArcBroad Audience AppealVisual SpectacleLighthearted Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Written by:
Mike White, Ken Daurio, David Feiss
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Chris Meledandri, Brett Hoffman
Composed by:
Pharrell Williams, Gary Rizzo, Heitor Pereira

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Despicable Me 4

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Where can I stream Despicable Me 4 legally?

NetflixPrime

Despicable Me 4 is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Despicable Me 4 worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Despicable Me 4 rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Despicable Me 4?

1 h 34 min

Despicable Me 4 runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Despicable Me 4?

Critics54
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Despicable Me 4 higher (66) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Despicable Me 4 a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$972 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $972 million worldwide, 9.7 times its budget.

What language is Despicable Me 4 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Despicable Me 4?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Despicable Me 4 in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Despicable Me 4 use?

Yank the Dog's ChainTeens Are MonstersAs You KnowFreudian ExcuseFake ShempWill Not Tell a LieRetired BadassGot VolunteeredLarynx DissonanceSeries FauxnalePsychopathic ManchildBig Sister Instinctand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Despicable Me 4, including Yank the Dog's Chain, Teens Are Monsters, As You Know.