Despicable Me

Despicable Me (2010) — animation, comedy, family film. Directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin. Starring Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier Ellis. This page maps 9 characters and 12 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.3/10 from 16,431 votes.

Despicable Me (2010) Poster

Interactive Features for Despicable Me

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Story Analysis

A supervillain's journey from evil to fatherhood

Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Action, Crime · 7.3/10 · 95 min · 2010

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Credits

Director

Chris Renaud
Director

Pierre Coffin
Cast

as Gru (voice)

Steve Carell
Cast

as Vector (voice)

Jason Segel
Cast

as Margo (voice)

Miranda Cosgrove
Cast

as Edith (voice)

Dana Gaier Ellis
Cast

as Agnes (voice)

Elsie Fisher
Cast

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

Russell Brand
Cast

as Gru's Mother (voice)

Julie Andrews
Cast

as Mr. Perkins (voice)

Will Arnett
Cast

as Miss Hattie (voice)

Kristen Wiig
Cast

as Tim / Bob / Mark / Phil / Stuart (voice)

Pierre Coffin
Cast

as Dave (voice)

Chris Renaud
Cast

as Jerry (voice)

Jemaine Clement

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Despicable Me — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph
Despicable Me Quadrilogy — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph
Despicable Me Saga — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

Despicable Me is title 1 of 8 in the Despicable Me release order. Next: Orientation Day (2010).

Related Movies & Series

Despicable Me 2 (2013) — Sequel
Banana (2010) — Universe Link
Orientation Day (2010) — Universe Link

Videos

Featurette: "Miranda Cosgrove: How to be a Good Big Sister"
BTS: Mommy Issues
BTS: Jason finds Vector's Voice
Gru Sets Some Ground Rules
Featurette: "Music of Despicable Me"
Featurette: "Making Of"
TV Spot: "Funland"
TV Spot - "Hilarious-Review"
TV Spot - "Mom's"
Featurette: "How to be a Better Super-Villain" Featurette
Featurette: "When Steve Met Miranda"
Featurette: "How to be a Super-Villain"
Clip: "It's So Fluffy"
BTS: Miranda talks about the Minions
Featurette: "Steve Carell's Parenting Tips"
Featurette: "Julie Andrews: Mother knows best!"
Featurette: "A Despicably Good Time"
Featurette: "Steve Carell: I get to be a bad guy!"
TV Spot: "Shrink Stamp"
Best Buy
TV Spot: "Three Small Problems"
TV Spot: "Incredible Stamp"
TV Spot: "Despicable Stamp"
TV Spot: Stutter
International Teaser Trailer
Steve Carell as Gru
Theatrical Trailer
Teaser Trailer #2
Teaser Trailer #3
Gru’s Unexpected Visitors - Extended Preview
Gru's Heist Of The Century - Extended Preview
Steve Carell And Jason Segel Break Down Their Iconic Roles In Despicable Me
Assemble The Minions! - Extended Preview
Gru's Biggest Heist Yet - Extended Preview
Bonus: "Great Actor Voices"
Bonus: "Gru's Accent"
TV Spot: :30
Teaser Trailer #1
Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario
Meet The Minions
Bonus: "Gru's House"
Clip: "Vector's Introduction"
Bonus: "Gadgets"
Clip: "Gru Talks To His Mom"
BTS: Falling in love with the girls
BTS: If Jason had Minions
Clip: "These aren't pajamas"
BTS: Julie Andrews talks about the Minions
BTS: Jason Segel

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Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q4447), public domain (CC0).