Minions (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, Minions is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kyle Balda, running about 91 minutes. “Before Gru, they had a history of bad bosses” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Who’s in it. Minions stars Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill (voice), Jon Hamm as Herb Overkill (voice), Michael Keaton as Walter Nelson (voice) and Allison Janney as Madge Nelson (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Minions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Minions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Minions (2015)?
- In US, Minions is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Minions worth watching?
- Minions holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Minions?
- Minions stars Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney and Steve Coogan.
- When was Minions released?
- Minions was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.