

Despicable Me
“Superbad. Superdad.”
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.
Where to watch Despicable Me in United States
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Where is Despicable Me streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Club Illico, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, WOW, Sky Go, Joyn Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro video, HBO Max, Globoplay, Claro tv+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Despicable Me
Despicable Me is a 2010 English-language animation, comedy and crime film directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin. The cast is led by Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 16100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Despicable Me was produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 8, 2010, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $69 million, it went on to gross $543 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
- Writers
- Sergio Pablos, Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul
- Release date
- July 8, 2010
- OTT release
- May 28, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $69 million
- Box office
- $543 million
- Production
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
Despicable Me cast & crew
Despicable Me was directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin and written by Sergio Pablos, Ken Daurio, and Cinco Paul.
The cast features 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 Kristen Wiig as Miss Hattie (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Heitor Pereira and it was produced by John Cohen and Nina Rappaport.
Is Despicable Me worth watching?
Despicable Me holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 16,084 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and crime, Despicable Me is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Despicable Me
In United States, you can stream Despicable Me on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 28, 2013.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Despicable Me

Steve Carell
Gru (voice)

Jason Segel
Vector (voice)

Russell Brand
Dr. Nefario (voice)

Julie Andrews
Gru's Mother (voice)

Will Arnett
Mr. Perkins (voice)

Kristen Wiig
Miss Hattie (voice)

Miranda Cosgrove
Margo (voice)

Dana Gaier
Edith (voice)

Elsie Fisher
Agnes (voice)

Pierre Coffin
Tim / Bob / Mark / Phil / Stuart (voice)

Chris Renaud
Dave (voice)

Jemaine Clement
Jerry (voice)
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Despicable Me — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Despicable Me in United States?
Despicable Me is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is Despicable Me on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Despicable Me is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Despicable Me in?
Despicable Me is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Despicable Me?
Despicable Me runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Despicable Me rated?
Despicable Me is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 16,084 ratings.
▸When did Despicable Me release on OTT?
Despicable Me became available digitally on May 28, 2013.












