---
title: "Minions"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/minions-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 211672
imdb_id: "tt2293640"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 11174
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Minions (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/minions-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Minions are a group of yellow creatures who have been featured in various films. They are known for their loyalty and mischievous behavior. In one of their films, three Minions named Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by a super-villain named Scarlet Overkill, who is married to an inventor named Herb. Scarlet and Herb have a plan to take over the world, and the Minions play a role in this plot. The film is an animated comedy-adventure that belongs to the Family genre.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three mischievous Minions join a super‑villain’s world‑domination scheme."

### Why Watch
- Colorful animation
- Humorous slapstick
- Appeals to kids and adults

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime limits story depth
- Primarily aimed at younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG and features cartoonish violence and mild language, suitable for most children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, animation, adventure, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Club Illico, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
- **Networks / Studios**: Illumination, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandra Bullock** as *Scarlet Overkill (voice)*
- **Jon Hamm** as *Herb Overkill (voice)*
- **Michael Keaton** as *Walter Nelson (voice)*
- **Allison Janney** as *Madge Nelson (voice)*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Professor Flux / Tower Guard (voice)*
- **Jennifer Saunders** as *Reine Elizabeth II (voice)*
- **Geoffrey Rush** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Steve Carell** as *Young Gru (voice)*
- **Pierre Coffin** as *The Minions (voice)*
- **Katy Mixon** as *Tina (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
Minions is rated PG.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 31 minutes.

### Q: Which Minions are the main characters?
Stuart, Kevin and Bob are the primary Minions featured.

### Q: Who is the villain the Minions work for?
They are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super‑villain, alongside her husband Herb.

### Q: When was Minions released in the United States?
It was released on July 10, 2015 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Minions — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/211672)
- [Minions (Despicable Me) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minions_(Despicable_Me))
- [Minions & Monsters (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32890033/)
- [Minions: The Rise of Gru streaming: watch online](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/minions-the-rise-of-gru)
- [Minions & Monsters | Trailer & Movie Site | Now Playing](https://www.minionsmovie.com/home/)

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