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Despicable Me(2010)

1h 35mAnimation, Comedy, Crime, Family, Science FictionEnglish
7.3/10
16,076 user ratings

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Overview

Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.

Director

Chris Renaud

Studio

Illumination

Budget

$69M

Revenue

$543M

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Cast

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

as Gru (voice)

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

as Vector (voice)

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

as Gru's Mother (voice)

Will Arnett

Will Arnett

as Mr. Perkins (voice)

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig

as Miss Hattie (voice)

Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove

as Margo (voice)

Dana Gaier

Dana Gaier

as Edith (voice)

Elsie Fisher

Elsie Fisher

as Agnes (voice)

Pierre Coffin

Pierre Coffin

as Tim / Bob / Mark / Phil / Stuart (voice)

Chris Renaud

Chris Renaud

as Dave (voice)

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

as Jerry (voice)

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2010

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Budget

$69M

Box Office

$543M

Production Companies

Illumination • Universal Pictures

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Where can I watch Despicable Me?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Despicable Me (2010).

What is Despicable Me about?

Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.

Who directed Despicable Me?

Despicable Me was directed by Chris Renaud and released in 2010. It is a animation, comedy, crime, family, science fiction film.

How long is Despicable Me?

Despicable Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

Who stars in Despicable Me?

The cast of Despicable Me includes Steve Carell as Gru (voice), Jason Segel as Vector (voice), Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario (voice), Julie Andrews as Gru's Mother (voice), Will Arnett as Mr. Perkins (voice) and more.

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