Despicable Me
Despicable Me
Your feedback improves this guide
Your feedback highlights guides that need a second look and keeps the rating trustworthy.
Does this age rating seem accurate to you?
Sign in to vote
Watch-outs
What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated comedy blends slapstick humor, wild gadgets, and cartoon science fiction adventure in a tone that is mostly light and accessible. The main sensitive elements are chases, fantastical weapons, small explosions, brief situations where children are put at risk, and some emotional material connected to the orphanage and the hero's lack of affection. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, and many tense moments are quickly softened by jokes, though younger viewers may still react to scenes where the girls are used as part of a villainous plan or seem unsafe. For most children, it is generally suitable from around age 7, with a parent nearby to explain the early manipulative adoption setup, the unkind behavior of some adults, and the difference between cartoon mayhem and real harm. Parents of sensitive children may also want to flag the few stronger suspense moments, while reassuring them that the overall story remains warm and family oriented.
Synopsis
Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.
Difficult scenes
The story begins with an adult adopting three orphan girls in order to use them in a criminal scheme, which may unsettle children who are very sensitive to emotional safety. Even though the tone stays comic, the girls live in a not very nurturing environment and are sometimes treated more like tools than children, which can create discomfort or sadness. One infiltration sequence in a laboratory features guards, villain gadgets, and fantasy weapons that shrink or immobilize people. The violence remains very cartoony and there are no realistic injuries, but the action is fast and tense enough to be a little intense for younger viewers. The film also includes a mother and son relationship shaped by belittling and humiliation, with cold remarks that help explain the hero's behavior. This is not physical abuse, but the emotional harshness is clear and may affect children who are especially reactive to parental rejection. Several scenes place the three girls in danger around a boastful rival and large scale gadgets. Nothing is graphic, however the idea of children being captured or threatened may worry younger or more anxious viewers.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2010
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated comedy blends slapstick humor, wild gadgets, and cartoon science fiction adventure in a tone that is mostly light and accessible. The main sensitive elements are chases, fantastical weapons, small explosions, brief situations where children are put at risk, and some emotional material connected to the orphanage and the hero's lack of affection. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, and many tense moments are quickly softened by jokes, though younger viewers may still react to scenes where the girls are used as part of a villainous plan or seem unsafe. For most children, it is generally suitable from around age 7, with a parent nearby to explain the early manipulative adoption setup, the unkind behavior of some adults, and the difference between cartoon mayhem and real harm. Parents of sensitive children may also want to flag the few stronger suspense moments, while reassuring them that the overall story remains warm and family oriented.
Synopsis
Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.
Difficult scenes
The story begins with an adult adopting three orphan girls in order to use them in a criminal scheme, which may unsettle children who are very sensitive to emotional safety. Even though the tone stays comic, the girls live in a not very nurturing environment and are sometimes treated more like tools than children, which can create discomfort or sadness. One infiltration sequence in a laboratory features guards, villain gadgets, and fantasy weapons that shrink or immobilize people. The violence remains very cartoony and there are no realistic injuries, but the action is fast and tense enough to be a little intense for younger viewers. The film also includes a mother and son relationship shaped by belittling and humiliation, with cold remarks that help explain the hero's behavior. This is not physical abuse, but the emotional harshness is clear and may affect children who are especially reactive to parental rejection. Several scenes place the three girls in danger around a boastful rival and large scale gadgets. Nothing is graphic, however the idea of children being captured or threatened may worry younger or more anxious viewers.