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Minions: The Rise of Gru 2022

“A villain will rise.”

★ 7.3/10 · 4,058 votes PG AnimationComedyScience FictionCrimeFamily Released
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What is Minions: The Rise of Gru?

Minions: The Rise of Gru is a film that explores the story of a young character named Gru. The movie is part of the Minions franchise, which includes several films and short projects that feature the creatures known as the Minions.

Type
Film
Year
2022
Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Release date
Jun 29, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures, Illumination
Budget
$85,000,000
Revenue
$940,203,765
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime
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Overview

Minions: The Rise of Gru is a film that explores the story of a young character named Gru. The movie is part of the Minions franchise, which includes several films and short projects that feature the creatures known as the Minions. According to the film's description, Gru is a fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6 and hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions. The film is directed by Brad Ableson, Kyle Balda, and Jonathan del Val, and features the voices of Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, and Taraji P. Henson. The movie can be streamed online through various platforms, including Netflix. The story follows Gru's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain, with the help of the Minions, who have been featured in several films and projects, including short films and an animated web series.

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Should you watch it?

“Young Gru aims to join a villainous group with his Minion sidekicks.”

Reasons to watch
  • vibrant animation and visual gags
  • charming Minion antics throughout
  • fun origin story for the main character
Keep in mind
  • predictable plot progression
  • some repetitive Minion scenes

you enjoy family-friendly animated comedies with silly characters.

Suitable for children with mild cartoon mischief and slapstick humor.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a prequel to the Despicable Me movies?

Yes, it shows Gru's early days as a child villain.

Do the Minions have much screen time?

Yes, the Minions are featured prominently throughout the film.

Is it necessary to watch the other Despicable Me films first?

No, it works as a standalone origin story.

Is the movie mostly focused on action or comedy?

It balances both action and physical comedy for family audiences.

Does Gru have his girls adopted yet in this film?

No, this takes place before Gru has adopted his daughters.