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2010 · Movie · your starting pointIf Despicable Me is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Movies like Despicable Me, ranked
1. Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Gru's return to villainy alongside his charming twin brother delivers the same heartwarming-heist formula, with Kristen Wiig's Dru adding fresh comedic chaos to balance family bonds against criminal schemes.
2. Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Gru's journey from self-interested villain to devoted parent deepens as he navigates espionage assignments while protecting the family that transformed him, with the Minions' chaos providing the same heartfelt humor throughout.
3. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
The same director crafts another origin story about an ambitious villain whose charm and comedic timing make his criminal pursuits feel less sinister than heartfelt.
4. Despicable Me 4 (2024)
Gru's evolution from ruthless criminal to devoted father deepens in this sequel, which explores how suburban life and family loyalty test a reformed villain in ways his Moon heist never could.
5. Minions (2015)
The Minions' chaotic loyalty to their villainous masters mirrors Gru's journey from cold-hearted criminal to someone transformed by unexpected relationships, wrapped in the same irreverent humor and colorful mayhem.
6. Minions & Monsters (2026)
The minion characters' physical comedy and gleeful incompetence drive the humor in both films, with their chaotic antics repeatedly derailing elaborate plans while audiences root for their eventual success.
7. The Bad Guys (2022)
Mr. Wolf's glib charm and gradual redemption through unexpected teamwork mirror Gru's journey from self-absorbed mastermind to devoted father, both films wrapping genuine character growth in heist-comedy hijinks.
8. Little Man (2006)
A pint-sized criminal's disguise-dependent heist unravels when unexpected parental bonds interrupt his scheming, mirroring the emotional chaos that derails even the most calculated villainous plans.
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