Despicable Me 2 (2013)
A reformed supervillain and his new allies chase a powerful criminal in this brisk, whimsical, and uplifting animated comedy.
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
How intense is Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Despicable Me 2 feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodcampyupliftingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream Despicable Me 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Despicable Me 2 for you?
Is Despicable Me 2 scary?
No. Despicable Me 2 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Despicable Me 2 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Despicable Me 2 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Despicable Me 2 OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 is streaming on Peacock.
Does Despicable Me 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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