Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- children's party
What critics said
Critics found the bright animation and energetic Minion humor appealing but considered the feature-length comic premise uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Minions communicate through a playful invented language that fuels recurring verbal jokes and misunderstandings.
The Minions' service to figures such as Napoleon and their later encounter with a stylized 1960s Britain transform history into slapstick fantasy.
Kevin, Stuart, and Bob travel in search of a new supervillain master for their tribe.
The film uses brightly colored 3D animation, exaggerated Minion bodies, and large comic set pieces.
Films like Minions, and why
Despicable Me
bright animated comedy, mischievous child-friendly characters, and energetic visual gags
The Secret Life of Pets
family animation built around eccentric comic characters, colorful world-building, and playful adventure
Madagascar
fast-moving animated comedy with a lovable ensemble, slapstick humor, and a globe-spanning quest
The Lego Movie
stylized family adventure featuring comic villains, colorful animation, and broad physical humor
Movie Details
- Directors
- Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
- Release Date
- 2015-06-17
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (11336)
Cast
- Sandra Bullock
- Jon Hamm
- Michael Keaton
- Allison Janney
- Steve Coogan
- Jennifer Saunders
- Geoffrey Rush
- Steve Carell
- Pierre Coffin
- Katy Mixon
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Minions about?
- Three devoted Minions embark on a chaotic global quest to find a supervillain worthy of leading their eccentric tribe.
- What is Minions like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Minions as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Minions violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Minions as mild.
- What did critics think of Minions?
- Critics found the bright animation and energetic Minion humor appealing but considered the feature-length comic premise uneven.
- Which films are like Minions?
- Films with a similar feel include Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Madagascar, and The Lego Movie.
- How long is Minions?
- Minions runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Minions?
- In United States, Minions streams on Netflix, Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus.
