Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
The origin story of a pint-sized villain and his devoted yellow crew, set against a groovy 1970s backdrop.
Minions: The Rise of Gru - Movie Information
- Original Title: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Kyle Balda
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 27m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 29, 2022 (Hong Kong - I), July 1, 2022 (United States - PG), July 1, 2022 (Canada), July 1, 2022 (United Kingdom - U), June 30, 2022 (Germany - 6), July 6, 2022 (France - TP), July 4, 2022 (Australia - PG), June 30, 2022 (Brazil - L), June 30, 2022 (Mexico - A), August 18, 2022 (Italy - T), July 1, 2022 (Spain - Ai), July 20, 2022 (South Korea - ALL), August 19, 2022 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Minions 2: Come Gru diventa cattivissimo (IT), Миньоны 2 (RU), Minionki: Wejście Gru (PL), Minions 2: Historien om Gru (DK), Minions: Hoe Gru superschurk werd (NL), Mimoni: Zloduch prichádza (SK), المينيونز 2: صعود جرو (EG), Minions: Historien om Gru (NO)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Illumination
- Production Countries: United States of America
Minions: The Rise of Gru - Plot
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.
Minions: The Rise of Gru - Trailer
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A villain will rise.
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Minions: The Rise of Gru - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kyle Balda
Main Cast
- Steve Carell
- Pierre Coffin
- Alan Arkin
- Taraji P. Henson
- Julie Andrews
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Lucy Lawless
- Michelle Yeoh
- Dolph Lundgren
- Danny Trejo
Writers
- Brian Lynch
- Matthew Fogel
Producers
- Chris Meledandri
- Chris Renaud
- Janet Healy
Minions: The Rise of Gru - FAQs
Who voices Gru in Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Steve Carell returns to voice the young Gru, bringing his signature comedic energy to the role. Pierre Coffin voices the beloved Minions — Kevin, Stuart, and Bob — as he has throughout the entire Despicable Me franchise. The two together make for a wonderfully funny duo.
What is Minions: The Rise of Gru about?
Set in the 1970s, the film follows a young Gru who dreams of joining the Vicious 6, a notorious supervillain crew. When his audition goes sideways, he finds himself on the run — with his loyal Minions by his side. It's a fun, fast-paced origin story packed with laughs and retro style.
Is Minions: The Rise of Gru a sequel or prequel?
It's both a sequel to the original Minions (2015) and a prequel to the Despicable Me series. The film digs deeper into Gru's backstory, showing how he first bonded with the Minions and began his journey toward becoming the world's greatest supervillain — all set against a groovy 1970s backdrop.
Who are the Vicious 6 in Minions: The Rise of Gru?
The Vicious 6 is a supervillain crew voiced by a stellar cast: Taraji P. Henson as Belle Bottom, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Clawed, Lucy Lawless as Nun-Chuck, Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, and Dolph Lundgren as Svengeance. They're the film's main antagonists and a clear parody of 1970s action archetypes.
Where can you stream Minions: The Rise of Gru?
You can stream Minions: The Rise of Gru on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available through Fandango at Home Free.
How much did Minions: The Rise of Gru earn at the box office?
The film was a massive commercial success, earning over $940 million worldwide against a production budget of $85 million. That makes it one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2022 and a clear win for Illumination, cementing the Despicable Me franchise as one of animation's most bankable properties.
What is the age rating for Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Minions: The Rise of Gru is rated PG in the United States, making it a great choice for family movie nights. The film is packed with slapstick humor and colorful action that younger kids will love, while plenty of pop culture references and retro 1970s gags keep adults entertained throughout.
What movies are similar to Minions: The Rise of Gru?
If you enjoyed this one, you'll likely have a great time with Minions (2015), Despicable Me 4 (2024), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), and DC League of Super-Pets (2022). For a more comedic spy-villain vibe, the Austin Powers films — especially The Spy Who Shagged Me — are a natural fit.
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