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Despicable Me 2

2013·Movie
1h 38min·PG
IMDb7.3Metacritic627.2Rotten Tomatoes75%85%

Where to watch

PeacockPeacock Premium+

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

More minions. More despicable.

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Heartwarming Family AdventureHigh-Energy Action ComedyRedemption ArcCute & Quirky MinionsSpy ParodyVisually Bright & ColorfulLighthearted FunGlobal SettingCrowd-Pleasing EntertainmentEmotional Core

Crew

Directed by:
Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Brett Hoffman
Written by:
Cinco Paul, Mike Reiss, Ken Daurio
Produced by:
Chris Meledandri, Robert Taylor, Janet Healy
Composed by:
Pharrell Williams, Gary Rizzo, Dennis Leonard

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Despicable Me 2 legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Despicable Me 2 is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Despicable Me 2 worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Despicable Me 2 rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Despicable Me 2?

1 h 38 min

Despicable Me 2 runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Despicable Me 2?

Critics69
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Despicable Me 2 higher (77) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Despicable Me 2 a box office hit?

Budget$76 million
Box office$971 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $76 million to make and earned $971 million worldwide, 12.8 times its budget.

What language is Despicable Me 2 in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Despicable Me 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Despicable Me 2 in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Despicable Me 2 use?

One-Handed Shotgun PumpWe Can Rule TogetherNot Quite DeadCover Innocent Eyes and EarsHeh Heh, You Said "X"There Is No Kill Like OverkillCalling Your AttacksJerkassSavvy Guy, Energetic GirlRight for the Wrong ReasonsBody HorrorBrooding Boy, Gentle Girland 228 more

TV Tropes lists 240 storytelling tropes for Despicable Me 2, including One-Handed Shotgun Pump, We Can Rule Together, Not Quite Dead.