Minions: The Rise of Gru
FamilyComedyAdventureAnimationScience Fiction
6+PG
2022·1h 27m·Kyle Balda·Universal Pictures·● Script read & verified
In the heart of the 1970s, an eleven-year-old Gru dreams of becoming a supervillain with help from his loyal Minions followers. A fanboy of a...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The movie overdoes it with butt jokes and fart jokes that may not appeal to all parents, despite the PG rating suggesting cleaner humor.
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Gru's journey centers entirely on learning to be a father figure to three adopted daughters, with family bonds and responsibility becoming more important than his villainous ambitions. The film's emotional core is about choosing family over personal glory.
Community Notes
- Some religious communities and social media users objected to the Nun-chuck character portraying nuns as evil villains
- The theatrical Chinese release replaced the ending scene, suggesting some cultural sensitivity concerns
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the importance of teamwork and loyalty through Gru and the Minions' relationship
- ✓Wild Knuckles demonstrates redemption and protecting those we care about, even former enemies
- ✓Celebrates perseverance and not giving up on your dreams, even when others doubt you
Cast:Steve CarellPierre CoffinAlan ArkinTaraji P. HensonJulie Andrews