Sequel movie Minions: The Rise of Gru has been given a U age rating in the UK for mild comic violence, very mild scary scenes, rude humour, language.

The movie stars the voice talents of Steve Carell as the evil henchman Gru as he has done in the Despicable Me movies, it also stars the voice talent of Pierre Coffin as the Minions.

The movie is directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val who have all worked on Despicable Me and Minions movies in the past.

Movie Synopsis

In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader -- the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance -- Wild Knuckles himself -- and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• BBFC age rating: U Certificate
• Reason: mild comic violence, very mild scary scenes, rude humour, language
• Release date: 1st July 2022
• Runtime: 88m (1 hour 28 minutes)
• Directed by:
  • Kyle Balda
  • Brad Ableson
  • Jonathan del Val
• Starring:
  • Steve Carell
  • Pierre Coffin
  • Taraji P. Henson

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