Despicable Me
Superbad. Superdad.
Overview
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.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during a surge in animated films exploring unconventional protagonists, 'Despicable Me' subverts villain tropes to comment on loneliness and societal expectations. Its portrayal of Gru's transformation reflects contemporary discussions about fatherhood and emotional vulnerability, wrapped in accessible family entertainment.
- Innovative animation style blending humor with visual creativity
- Heartwarming themes of found family and redemption
- Iconic characters like Gru and the Minions with memorable voice acting
- Clever balance of slapstick comedy and emotional storytelling
Fun Facts
- The Minions' language (Minionese) mixes words from 8+ real languages including Korean, Spanish, and Indonesian
- Gru's iconic nose shape was inspired by a combination of a banana and a WWII fighter plane
- The moon heist sequence pays homage to classic heist films like 'Mission: Impossible' with exaggerated gadgetry
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Superbad. Superdad."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Ich - Einfach unverbesserlich
"Ein Dieb wird lieb."
Italiano
IT
Title: Cattivissimo me
"Supercattivo. Superpapà"
Nederlands
NL
Title: Verschrikkelijke Ikke
""
Pусский
RU
Title: Гадкий я
"Суперплохой. Суперпапа"
Français
FR
Title: Moi, moche et méchant
"Qui a peur du grand méchant Gru ?"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
**Despicable Me's mischievous characters enhance and strengthen its heartwarming family-focused story.**
Despicable Me completely took me by surprise! Steve Carrell leads this heartwarmingly delightful, funny film with a fresh premise different from other kid's movies, hilariously lovable characters, and superb execution. Being one of my three-year-old's favorites, I have seen this movie 100 times, and it doesn't get old. Cartel's voice acting is as entertaining as possible, and the Minions are just a masterstroke of brilliance that my daughter exclaims, "it's so cute!" every time they're on the TV. But this animated heist film becomes much more as three orphaned girls warm the heart of criminal mastermind Gru as he grows from an evil loner to a caring father. Despicable Me was as touching as hilarious, and its creativity and fantastic characters make it my absolute favorite animated film of all time.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Featurette
Steve Carell And Jason Segel Break Down Their Iconic Roles In Despicable Me
Clip
Assemble The Minions! - Extended Preview
Clip
Gru's Biggest Heist Yet - Extended Preview