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Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

More minions. More despicable.

20136.91h 38m

Overview

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

Directed by Chris Renaud
Written by Wilbert Plijnaar, Matthew Nealon, Cinco Paul
Produced by Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Box OfficeBudget: $76.0MRevenue: $970.8M

Top Cast

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Gru (voice)

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig

Lucy (voice)

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Eduardo / El Macho (voice)

Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove

Margo (voice)

Dana Gaier

Dana Gaier

Edith (voice)

Elsie Fisher

Elsie Fisher

Agnes (voice)

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Dr. Nefario (voice)

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong

Floyd (voice)

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Silas (voice)

Moisés Arias

Moisés Arias

Antonio (voice)

Themes & Keywords

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About Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2 is a animation, comedy, family film released in 2013 exploring themes of parent child relationship, villain, adoptive father, secret agent, bakery, sequel. Directed by Chris Renaud, it stars Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt. Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

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