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Despicable Me 4

2024 1h 34m
Animation Comedy Action Science Fiction Family
MOVIEVIBE Rating
7.0/10
3,370 reviews
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Despicable Me 4

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

"Things just got a little more despicable."

Top Billed Cast

Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Gru (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Lucy (voice)
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Maxime (voice)
Sofía Vergara
Sofía Vergara
Valentina (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
Miranda Cosgrove
Margo (voice)
Dana Gaier Ellis
Dana Gaier Ellis
Edith (voice)
Madison Polan
Madison Polan
Agnes (voice)
Pierre Coffin
Pierre Coffin
Minions (voice)

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

H Hotplix Verified TMDB Critic
2024-06-06

"Despicable Me 4" is a delightful addition to the beloved animated franchise, bringing back the charm and humor that fans adore. Directed by Kyle Balda, the film sees the return of Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and his mischievous Minions on another entertaining adventure. The movie balances heartwarming moments with laugh-out-loud comedy, introducing fresh characters and creative plot twists. The animation is vibrant and engaging, while the voice cast delivers standout performances. "Despicable Me 4" continues to capture the magic of the series, making it a fun and enjoyable watch for audience...

C Chris Sawin Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-03

It's trash. Don't see it.

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T TheSceneSnobs Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-09

There are so many movies within the Despicable Me franchise that I've lost count of all the storylines in each. While I've never been a big fan of these movies, they at least always felt exciting. However, this fourth installment in the Gru storyline is little more than a dud. The silliness and excitement are there for younger audiences, but the film lacks heart.

One of the main problems with the Despicable Me movies is the tendency to pile on more characters just to add celebrity voices to the cast. This fourth movie is no exception. While the addition of new characters can sometimes breat...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-16

If it's not sacrilegious to say, I think this franchise is starting to run out of steam - the plot here isn't very original. The family "Gru" have a new child who doesn't much take to his father which only makes matters worse when arch-nemesis "Maxime Le Mal" - who is intent on turning everyone into cockroaches - escapes from custody bent on revenge on the man who put him in jail in the first place. Better safe than sorry, "Silas" relocates the family to a safe house where they have to pretend to fit in with the vacuous tennis club set, but one of that number - the feisty "Poppy" knows the sec...

L Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-17

The goofy Minions are on the loose again in “Despicable Me 4,” a lazy sequel that does little more to advance the franchise other than embodying the old adage of “style over substance” to a fault. There is very little here to recommend other than the first class technical achievements (the visuals are stunning, and the direction is better than expected for an animated film), making this installment feel more like a mindless baby sitter rather than a thoughtful exercise in creativity and storytelling.

Former supervillian Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is living the good life with his wi...