Despicable Me
FamilyComedyAnimationScience FictionCrime
5+PG⭐ 7.4 / 10
2010·1h 35m·Pierre Coffin·Illumination·● Script read & verified
Despicable Me follows supervillain Gru who adopts three orphaned girls as part of his scheme to steal the moon, but gradually learns to love them...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Some children might find Gru's initial coldness toward the girls upsetting before his transformation
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
None▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Gru's transformation from villain to devoted father is the emotional core of the film. The story centers on how adopting three girls teaches him the meaning of unconditional love and sacrifice, making family his greatest priority.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows how love and family can transform even the most hardened person
- ✓Demonstrates the importance of keeping promises to children
Cast:Steve CarellJason SegelMiranda CosgroveDana GaierElsie Fisher