Minions: The Rise of Gru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Minions: The Rise of Gru |
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| Directed by | Kyle Balda |
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| Music by | Heitor Pereira |
| Editing by | Claire Dodgson |
| Studio | Illumination |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | July 1, 2022 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Minions: The Rise of Gru (also called Minions 2) is an exciting computer-animated comedy film. It was made by Illumination and released by Universal Pictures. This movie is a follow-up to the Minions film from 2015. It's also the fifth movie in the popular Despicable Me series.
The film was directed by Kyle Balda, with Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val as co-directors. Many famous voices bring the characters to life. Pierre Coffin voices the funny Minions. Steve Carell is the voice of young Gru. Other stars include Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin.
Minions: The Rise of Gru was released in the United States on July 1, 2022.
What the Story is About
The story of Minions: The Rise of Gru takes place in the 1970s. It happens right after the first Minions movie. We meet a 12-year-old Gru who lives in the suburbs.
Young Gru is a big fan of a supervillain group called the Vicious 6. He dreams of becoming evil enough to join their team. When the Vicious 6 decide to get rid of their leader, Wild Knuckles, Gru sees his chance. He tries out to become their newest member.
Things don't go well for Gru at the interview. To make matters worse, Gru steals something very valuable from them. He does this with the help of his loyal Minions: Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto. Now, Gru and the Minions are the biggest enemies of the Vicious 6.
On the run, Gru and the Minions need help. They turn to an unexpected person: Wild Knuckles himself. This adventure teaches them that even bad guys sometimes need friends to help them out.
Meet the Voice Cast
Here are the talented actors who lend their voices to the characters in the movie:
- Pierre Coffin voices Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Otto, and all the other Minions.
- Steve Carell is the voice of young Gru.
- Taraji P. Henson plays Belle Bottom, the leader of the Vicious 6.
- Michelle Yeoh voices Master Chow.
- RZA is also part of the cast.
- Jean-Claude Van Damme voices Jean Clawed, a member of the Vicious 6 with a giant lobster claw.
- Lucy Lawless plays Nunchuck, a nun-themed member of the Vicious 6.
- Dolph Lundgren voices Svengeance, another member of the Vicious 6.
- Danny Trejo is the voice of Stronghold, a strong member of the Vicious 6.
- Russell Brand plays Dr. Nefario, a smart but forgetful scientist. He will become Gru's assistant later on.
- Julie Andrews voices Marlena Gru, Gru's mother.
- Alan Arkin plays Wild Knuckles, the former leader of the Vicious 6.
See also
In Spanish: Minions: The Rise of Gru para niños
