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The Secret Life of Pets

Play trailer 2:50 Poster for The Secret Life of Pets PG Released Jul 8, 2016 1h 26m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that's bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who've done them wrong.
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Fast-paced, funny, and blessed with a talented voice cast, The Secret Life of Pets offers a beautifully animated, cheerfully undemanding family-friendly diversion.

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Edward Porter Times (UK) Cute critters — with well-rendered fur and feathers — have abundant life of their own. Aug 22, 2022 Full Review Kristen Lopez Spectrum Culture Maybe Illumination and Universal should look at why Pixar succeeds instead of just ripping them off and regurgitating the leftovers. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald The film [is] loud, colourful, frantic in pace, but less than the sum of its parts. Rated: 3/5 Sep 9, 2016 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews A Forgettable experience that is only held up with cute animals Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Squanders its enormous potential by turning out to be just one more animated effort about plucky heroes embarking on a journey/mission. Rated: 2.5/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an aggressively juvenile comedy that alienates the viewer virtually from the word go... Rated: 1/4 Apr 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Annette S Was absolutely adorable. I along with my four grandchildren loved it. Great way to spend a few hours. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Brandon B Best Animated Movie! I absolutely loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Tiffany I love everything about it one of me and my son favorite thing to watch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/21 Full Review Hello I I vigorously stroked it because it's December now Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Audience Member 75% i wish it had a better story and characters Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Jon T Imagine being an asshole and not liking this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Max Meets Duke The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Max Meets Duke 2:09 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - The Owners Return The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - The Owners Return 2:47 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Gidget Saves Max The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Gidget Saves Max 1:48 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Busting You Out! The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Busting You Out! 1:57 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Sausage Factory The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Sausage Factory 1:57 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - You Know Tiny Dog? The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - You Know Tiny Dog? 2:33 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - The Owners Leave The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - The Owners Leave 1:57 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - You're In Love The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - You're In Love 2:05 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Secret Route The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Secret Route 2:22 The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Get the Keys! The Secret Life of Pets: Official Clip - Get the Keys! 2:24 View more videos
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Synopsis Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that's bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who've done them wrong.
Director
Chris Renaud
Producer
Christopher Meledandri, Janet Healy
Screenwriter
Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Chris Meledandri
Rating
PG (Action and Some Rude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 8, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$368.3M
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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