# Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

> A young suburban schemer and his chaotic Minions chase supervillain glory in a colorful 1970s origin adventure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248431

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction, Family
- Director: Kyle Balda
- Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Julie Andrews, Russell Brand, Jean-Claude Van Damme
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113044/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, frantic, family movie night, school holiday

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