Release: 2010-07-08
Runtime: 1h 35m (95 minutes)
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
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Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Cast: Steve Carell, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, more
Steve Carell
as Gru (voice)
Will Arnett
as Mr. Perkins (voice)
Kristen Wiig
as Miss Hattie (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
as Margo (voice)
Julie Andrews
as Gru's Mother (voice)
Ken Jeong
as Talk Show Host (voice)
Jemaine Clement
as Jerry (voice)
Mindy Kaling
as Tourist Mom (voice)
Russell Brand
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
Jack McBrayer
as Carnival Barker / Tourist Dad (voice)
Danny McBride
as Fred McDade (voice)
Jason Segel
as Vector (voice)
Hans Zimmer
Music Score Producer
Chris Renaud
Director
Pierre Coffin
Director
Pharrell Williams
Original Music Composer
Pharrell Williams
Songs
Cinco Paul
Screenplay
Chris Meledandri
Producer
Ken Daurio
Screenplay
Mary Hidalgo
Casting
Mary Hidalgo
Casting Consultant
Eric Guillon
Art Direction
Eric Guillon
Character Designer
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
Some call him bad. They call him dad.
Despicable Me is a beloved American animated film series created by Sergio Pablos, Cinco Paul, and Ken Daurio. This franchise focuses on Gru, a former supervillain who transitions into a devoted father. The story revolves around Gru and his three adopted daughters: Margo, Edith, and Agnes, along with their mischievous yellow helpers known as Minions. The films are produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures.
The franchise kicked off with the release of Despicable Me on 09 July 2010, which was a huge success and led to several sequels and spin-offs:
The initial film introduces Gru, who plots to steal the Moon after a rival villain named Vector steals the Great Pyramid of Giza. In a surprising turn, he adopts three orphan girls, which forces him to reconsider his priorities.
Despicable Me premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on 09 June 2010, before its official release in the U.S. where it quickly garnered fanfare.
In the sequel, Despicable Me 2, Gru teams up with agent Lucy Wilde to investigate a mysterious theft. The film explores the challenges Gru faces as he balances fatherhood with his newfound responsibilities as a secret agent. It was released in the U.S. on 03 July 2013.
The third installment, Despicable Me 3, follows Gru as he discovers his long-lost twin brother, Dru, while they team up to thwart the villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star from the '80s. This film debuted on 14 June 2017 and was released in theaters on 30 June 2017.
Looking ahead, Despicable Me 4 promises new adventures as Gru raises his baby while facing threats from villains Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina. This film is set to hit theaters on 03 July 2024.
The franchise also includes numerous short films, video games, and a theme park ride at Universal Studios. The Minions are particularly popular, known for their silly antics and unique language, contributing significantly to the franchise's success.
Overall, Despicable Me has become a cultural phenomenon, recognized for its humor, heartwarming themes, and captivating characters. The films continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, establishing themselves as iconic entries in animated cinema.
