Despicable Me

1h 35m · 2010 · Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Despicable Me (2010) runs 1h 35m, directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy, Animation, Family

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)