Despicable Me Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Superbad. Superdad.

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Last modified: Aug. 15, 2017

Despicable Me

Release Date: Friday, July 9, 2010 Theaters

Director: Chris Renaud • Pierre Coffin

Starring: Steve Carell • Jason Segel • Kristen Wiig • Will Arnett • Russell Brand

PG Comedy 1 hr, 35 m

4.26 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, "Despicable Me".

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

The world’s (second) greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Comedy Family 3D Animated Shot-In-3D Kids

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Who stars in Despicable Me – Cast List

Steve Carell
Despicable Me 4, IF
Jason Segel
The Muppets, This is the End
Kristen Wiig
Masters of the Universe, Cut Off
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Will Arnett
Is This Thing On?, The Secret World of Arrietty
Russell Brand
Rock of Ages, Trolls
Jemaine Clement
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Moana
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Jack McBrayer
Ralph Breaks the Internet, Movie 43
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Julie Andrews
Minions: The Rise of Gru, The King's Daughter
Danny R. McBride
Tropic Thunder, Angry Birds

Who is making Despicable Me – Crew List

A look at Despicable Me behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Renaud last helmed Despicable Me 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2. The film's writer Cinco Paul last penned Despicable Me 3 and The Secret Life of Pets.

Director: Chris Renaud
Pierre Coffin
Screenwriters: Cinco Paul
Ken Daurio
Producers: John Cohen
Janet Healy
Chris Meledandri

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Illumination Entertainment
Universal Pictures

Production – What we know about the Despicable Me

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2010

Completed

Changed Despicable Me movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2008

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for rude humor and mild action
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Superbad. Superdad.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Despicable Me Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: 'Girls Ask'

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Video Clip: 'Minion Voices'

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Video Clip: 'It's So Fluffy'

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Theatrical Trailer #4

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Theatrical Trailer #1

Despicable Me Release Date: When was the film released?

Despicable Me was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 9 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,474 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Predators, The Kids Are All Right and The Girl Who Played with Fire.