Minions: The Rise of Gru
Seen it?2022 | 87 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 11 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Ralph Breaks the Internet, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 PGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$940 million worldwide on a $85 million budget; spent 12 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 490K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kyle Balda
- Steve CarellGru (voice)
- Pierre CoffinThe Minions (voice)
- Alan ArkinWild Knuckles (voice)
- Taraji P. HensonBelle Bottom (voice)
- Michelle YeohMaster Chow (voice)
- Julie AndrewsGru's Mom (voice)
- Russell BrandDr. Nefario (voice)
- Jean-Claude Van DammeJean Clawed (voice)
- Dolph LundgrenSvengeance (voice)
- Danny TrejoStronghold (voice)