Film · 2013 · Minions (2 of 7)

Despicable Me 2

Name: Despicable Me 2
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 2013-06-28
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Rigoberta Bandini, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove

Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud · starring Rigoberta Bandini, Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig

1 h 38 min
Animation · Family · Comedy
USA
Released in the UK 27 June 2013

8.0 Users76 votes

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Synopsis

Now that the everentrepreneurial Gru has left behind a life of super crime to raise Margo, Edith and Agnes, Gru, Dr. Nefario and the Minions have some free time on their hands. But as he starts to adjust to his role as a suburban family man, an ultrasecret organization dedicated to fighting evil around the globe comes knocking. Now, it's up to Gru and his new partner, Lucy Wilde, to discover who is responsible for a spectacular crime and bring him to justice. After all, it takes the world?s greatest exvillain to catch the one vying to take his place?

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The essentials

Runtime: 98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Budget: $76mUniversal Pictures
Box office: $367.4m4.8 times its budget

How long is Despicable Me 2?: 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Despicable Me 2 released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 27 June 2013.
Who directed Despicable Me 2?: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud.
Who is in Despicable Me 2?: It stars Rigoberta Bandini, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Benjamin Bratt.
Where can I watch Despicable Me 2?: In the UK it is available with a channel on Now and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Despicable Me 2 make?: It took $367.4 million in US. It cost $76 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 2 of 7 in Minions.

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Cast

Full cast (23)

Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Writers: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
Music: Pharrell Williams
Producers: Janet Healy, Christopher Meledandri

Videos and trailers

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Trailer 'Despicable Me 2' 1:381 November 2012

Photos and posters

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Reviews

8.0 76 votes

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Box office

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Budget $76m
US $367.4m
UK £45.8m

Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2014 2 nominations
Golden Globes 2014 1 nomination
BAFTA Awards 2014 1 nomination

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Soundtrack

All 26 songs

Fun Fun FunPharrell Williams Spotify
JammingAli Dee Spotify
Chiquita Banana (Theme Song)Under license, Chiquita, Vocals, Pierre Coffin Spotify
Don't Stop the PartyPitbull, feat, TJR Spotify