Despicable Me 2 (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, Despicable Me 2 is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Pierre Coffin, running about 98 minutes. “When the world needed a hero, they called a villain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Who’s in it. Despicable Me 2 stars Steve Carell as Gru (voice), Kristen Wiig as Agent Lucy Wilde (voice), Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo 'El Macho' Pérez (voice) and Miranda Cosgrove as Margo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Despicable Me 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $970.8M 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 Despicable Me 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despicable Me 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despicable Me 2 (2013)?
- In US, Despicable Me 2 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 Despicable Me 2 worth watching?
- Despicable Me 2 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despicable Me 2?
- Despicable Me 2 stars Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove and Russell Brand.
- When was Despicable Me 2 released?
- Despicable Me 2 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.