Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- zany
- breezy
- family movie night
- children's entertainment
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film colorful and entertaining for younger franchise fans, while regarding its humor and multiple storylines as scattershot and less original than earlier entries.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gru encounters his long-lost twin Dru, whose enthusiasm for supervillainy contrasts with Gru's reformed identity.
Gru's relationship with Lucy, the girls, and his newly discovered brother shapes the emotional stakes of the criminal adventure.
Balthazar Bratt is presented as a flamboyant bad guy whose identity and schemes draw on exaggerated nostalgic entertainment imagery.
After being fired from the Anti-Villain League, Gru confronts the tension between his former supervillain persona and his reformed life.
Films like Despicable Me 3, and why
Despicable Me 2
colorful animated family comedy combining superhero-style villainy, broad slapstick, and themes of family loyalty
The Incredibles 2
playful animated adventure with comic villains, secret identities, energetic action, and strong family appeal
The Secret Life of Pets 2
fast-moving animated comedy centered on eccentric characters, criminal schemes, and a warm family dynamic
Movie Details
- Directors
- Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
- Release Date
- 2017-06-15
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (7807)
Cast
- Steve Carell
- Kristen Wiig
- Trey Parker
- Miranda Cosgrove
- Dana Gaier Ellis
- Nhev Scharrel
- Pierre Coffin
- Steve Coogan
- Julie Andrews
- Jenny Slate
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Despicable Me 3 about?
- A reformed supervillain and his flamboyant twin are pulled into a colorful comic adventure that tests the meaning of family and identity.
- What is Despicable Me 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Despicable Me 3 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Despicable Me 3 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Despicable Me 3 as mild.
- What did critics think of Despicable Me 3?
- Critics broadly found the film colorful and entertaining for younger franchise fans, while regarding its humor and multiple storylines as scattershot and less original than earlier entries.
- Which films are like Despicable Me 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Despicable Me 2, The Incredibles 2, and The Secret Life of Pets 2.
- How long is Despicable Me 3?
- Despicable Me 3 runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Despicable Me 3?
- In United States, Despicable Me 3 streams on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
