Despicable Me

    Despicable Me

    Ages 4-122010
    PG

    An animated comedy about Gru, a supervillain who adopts three orphaned sisters as part of an elaborate scheme to steal the moon, but gradually learns the joys and challenges of fatherhood. The film explores themes of family, redemption, and finding purpose through caring for others. While the main characters are not notably diverse in representation, the story focuses on non-traditional family formation and personal transformation through love and responsibility.

    2010Released
    Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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