Minions: The Rise of Gru
A young suburban schemer and his chaotic Minions chase supervillain glory in a colorful 1970s origin adventure.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- frantic
- family movie night
- school holiday
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an energetic, nostalgia-driven family sequel whose lovable Minions and broad comedy compensate for a thin, noisy plot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eleven-year-old Gru actively pursues membership in the Vicious 6 despite classmates dismissing his dream.
Feathered hair, flared jeans, retro gadgets, and period-styled action frame Gru’s childhood adventures.
Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto provide the film’s recurring mayhem through clumsy missions and improvised schemes.
Gru and the Minions build their first lair, experiment with weapons, and attempt their first missions.
Films like Minions: The Rise of Gru, and why
Despicable Me
shared family animation, slapstick comedy, mischievous young protagonist, and warm friendship themes
The Bad Guys
shared fast-paced animated comedy, eccentric villains, colorful action, and broad family humor
The Incredibles
shared 1970s-inspired style, playful crime capers, colorful animation, and comic villainy
Movie Details
- Director
- Kyle Balda
- Release Date
- 2022-06-29
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (4196)
Cast
- Steve Carell
- Pierre Coffin
- Alan Arkin
- Taraji P. Henson
- Michelle Yeoh
- Julie Andrews
- Russell Brand
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Dolph Lundgren
- Danny Trejo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- 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: The Rise of Gru about?
- A young suburban schemer and his chaotic Minions chase supervillain glory in a colorful 1970s origin adventure.
- What is Minions: The Rise of Gru like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Minions: The Rise of Gru as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Minions: The Rise of Gru violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Minions: The Rise of Gru as mild.
- What did critics think of Minions: The Rise of Gru?
- Critics generally found the film an energetic, nostalgia-driven family sequel whose lovable Minions and broad comedy compensate for a thin, noisy plot.
- Which films are like Minions: The Rise of Gru?
- Films with a similar feel include Despicable Me, The Bad Guys, and The Incredibles.
- How long is Minions: The Rise of Gru?
- Minions: The Rise of Gru runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Minions: The Rise of Gru?
- In United States, Minions: The Rise of Gru streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
