Despicable Me (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, Despicable Me is a comedy, crime, family and animation film directed by Pierre Coffin, running about 95 minutes. “Superbad. Superdad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Despicable Me stars Steve Carell as Gru (voice), Jason Segel as Vector (voice), Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario (voice) and Julie Andrews as Gru's Mother (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Despicable Me has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $533.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel 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 Despicable Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despicable Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despicable Me (2010)?
- In US, Despicable Me is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Despicable Me worth watching?
- Despicable Me holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Despicable Me?
- Despicable Me stars Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews and Will Arnett.
- When was Despicable Me released?
- Despicable Me was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.