Minions (2015)
Three bumbling, yellow henchmen embark on a brisk, absurd adventure to help a super-villain take over the world.
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
How intense is Minions?
Minions has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it stays light. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Minions feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampycrowd pleasingabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightParty
Where to stream Minions
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Minions for you?
Is Minions scary?
No. Minions is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Minions gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Minions sad or heavy?
Not at all. It keeps things light.
Is Minions 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 Minions?
Minions runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Minions?
Minions is streaming on Netflix and Peacock.
Does Minions have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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