Minions
2015 | 91 min | Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 16 times its budget, but middling reviews (55%) and a lukewarm 6.4 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4/10 from 11K viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.2 billion worldwide on a $74 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Netflix
Peacock Premium
Netflix Standard with Ads
Peacock Premium PlusRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
- Pierre CoffinThe Minions (voice)
- Sandra BullockScarlet Overkill (voice)
- Jon HammHerb Overkill (voice)
- Michael KeatonWalter Nelson (voice)
- Allison JanneyMadge Nelson (voice)
- Steve CooganProfessor Flux / Tower Guard (voice)
- Jennifer SaundersThe Queen (voice)
- Geoffrey RushNarrator (voice)
- Steve CarellYoung Gru (voice)
- Katy MixonTina (voice)