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Despicable Me 3
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Directed by Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda. With Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTGru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Despicable Me 3.
MoviHero lists June 15, 2017 as the release date for Despicable Me 3. Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Steve Carell as Gru / Dru (voice), Kristen Wiig as Lucy (voice), Trey Parker as Balthazar Bratt (voice), Miranda Cosgrove as Margo (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 15, 2017
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Action · Animation
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorsPierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
CastSteve Carell as Gru / Dru (voice), Kristen Wiig as Lucy (voice), Trey Parker as Balthazar Bratt (voice), Miranda Cosgrove as Margo (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Despicable Me 3 right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Despicable Me 3 runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 7,872 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The 80s scene at the beginning was awesome and worth a watch.”
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“It's a family time! I'm not a fan of this film, except I always loved Minions, particularly their solo film before this one. That prequel…”
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“Nothing will beat the first film. The originality fades with most sequels. Unfortunately this is more the rule rather than the exception. For the same…”
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“A no-frills third installment of 'Despicable Me' .”
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“Despite having state-of-the-art security, the world’s largest diamond is stolen from under the very noses of the anti-villain league and so that gets “Gru” and…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“There is always a blind guy.”
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CAST & CREW
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Pierre CoffinDirector
Kyle BaldaDirector
Steve CarellGru / Dru (voice)
Kristen WiigLucy (voice)
Trey ParkerBalthazar Bratt (voice)
Miranda CosgroveMargo (voice)
Dana Gaier EllisEdith (voice)
Nhev ScharrelAgnes (voice)
Pierre CoffinMinions / Museum Director / Additional Voice (voice)
Steve CooganFritz / Silas Ramsbottom (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceBalthazar BrattBalthazar Bratt in Despicable Me 3 (2017), played by Trey Parker.Open character guide voiceLucyLucy appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2013-2017, portrayed by Kristen Wiig. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceGruGru’s Mom appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2010-2017, portrayed by Steve Carell and Julie Andrews. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceAgnesAgnes appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2010-2017, portrayed by Elsie Fisher and Nhev Scharrel. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceGruGru’s Mom appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2010-2017, portrayed by Steve Carell and Julie Andrews. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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