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Despicable Me

2010·Movie·PG·95 min·7.3(16,084)

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.

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Where to watch Despicable Me in United States

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Where is Despicable Me streaming around the world?

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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
#moon#parent child relationship#orphanage#villain#adoptive father#satire#life's dream#rivalry#ballet#stealing#little girl#orphan#tomboy#intelligent

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

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It first became available to stream digitally on May 28, 2013.

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Cast of Despicable Me

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Gru (voice)

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Vector (voice)

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Dr. Nefario (voice)

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Gru's Mother (voice)

Will Arnett

Will Arnett

Mr. Perkins (voice)

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig

Miss Hattie (voice)

Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove

Margo (voice)

Dana Gaier

Dana Gaier

Edith (voice)

Elsie Fisher

Elsie Fisher

Agnes (voice)

Pierre Coffin

Pierre Coffin

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

Chris Renaud

Chris Renaud

Dave (voice)

Jemaine Clement

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.

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