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Despicable Me

  • 2010
  • G
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
573K
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POPULARITY
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Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Pierre Coffin, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)
A trio of orphan girls cause the normally deplorable Gru to rethink his plan to steal the moon.
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AnimationAdventureComedy

When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.

  • Directors
    • Pierre Coffin
    • Chris Renaud
  • Writers
    • Cinco Paul
    • Ken Daurio
    • Sergio Pablos
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Jason Segel
    • Russell Brand
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    573K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,610
    207
    • Directors
      • Pierre Coffin
      • Chris Renaud
    • Writers
      • Cinco Paul
      • Ken Daurio
      • Sergio Pablos
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Jason Segel
      • Russell Brand
    • 429User reviews
    • 193Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 41 nominations total

    Videos25

    Despicable Me: Trailer #2
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    Despicable Me: Super Bowl Trailer
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    Despicable Me: International Trailer #1
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    Despicable Me
    Trailer 2:31
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    What Roles Has Steve Carell Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:58
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    Despicable Me: It's So Fluffy
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    Despicable Me: Gru Talks To His Mother While She Is In Kung Fu Class
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    Despicable Me: Gru And Two Minions Steal Vector's Shrink Ray
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    Despicable Me: Dr. Nefario Shows Gru Two New Inventions
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    Despicable Me: Parenting
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    Despicable Me: Vector Uses The Shrink Ray On Gru
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    Photos456

    Elsie Fisher in Despicable Me (2010)
    Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)
    Steve Carell in Despicable Me (2010)
    Julie Andrews in Despicable Me (2010)
    Miranda Cosgrove in iCarly (2007)
    Jason Segel in Despicable Me (2010)
    Jemaine Clement and Pierre Coffin in Despicable Me (2010)
    Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)
    Kristen Wiig in Despicable Me (2010)
    Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)
    Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)
    Jemaine Clement, Miranda Cosgrove, Pierre Coffin, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier in Despicable Me (2010)

    Top cast

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    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 Mom
    • (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 the Minion
    • (voice)
    • …
    Chris Renaud
    Chris Renaud
    • Dave the Minion
    • (voice)
    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Jerry the Minion
    • (voice)
    Jack McBrayer
    Jack McBrayer
    • Carnival Barker
    • (voice)
    • …
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Fred McDade
    • (voice)
    Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling
    • Tourist Mom
    • (voice)
    Rob Huebel
    Rob Huebel
    • Anchorman
    • (voice)
    Ken Daurio
    Ken Daurio
    • Egyptian Guard
    • (voice)
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • Talk Show Host
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Pierre Coffin
      • Chris Renaud
    • Writers
      • Cinco Paul
      • Ken Daurio
      • Sergio Pablos
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud wrote a language for the gibberish the minions speak throughout this movie. They called it "minion-ese". Each word the minions speak in this movie translates into an actual word.
    • Goofs
      When Gru is laying down the rules for the girls after being adopted, the clock on the stove goes from 12:10 to 12:11 and back to 12:10 again.
    • Quotes

      Young Gru: Mom, someday, I'm going to go to the moon.

      Gru's Mom: I'm afraid you're too late, son. NASA isn't sending the monkeys anymore.

    • Crazy credits
      Two minions take turns trying to see how far each one can stretch their arm out into the audience (in 3-D).
    • Alternate versions
      When the movie aired on Freeform, a large portion of the spaceship carnival game was cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Biggest Loser: Episode #9.19 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Home Alabama
      Written by Edward King, Gary Rossington, and Ronnie Van Zant

      Performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews429

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    great movie for the whole family to enjoy
    I love this movie! It was so adorable, so charming & the writing was absolutely terrific! I love the animation & the characters (including the minions) were all fantastic! A MUST WATCH!
    helpful•17
    3
    • MrHeraclius
    • Feb 21, 2020

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    FAQ2

    • EVEN THOUGH THE MOON WAS SHRUNK,WOULDN'T IT STILL WEIGH THE SAME?
    • What was the name of that song at the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2010 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Détestable moi
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Illumination Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $69,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $251,557,985
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,397,125
      • Jul 11, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $543,157,985
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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