The Secret Life of Pets

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The Secret Life of Pets

PG

2016

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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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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Critics Consensus

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

The Times (UK)

Aug 22, 2022

Cute critters — with well-rendered fur and feathers — have abundant life of their own.

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Kristen Lopez

Spectrum Culture

Nov 20, 2017

2.5/5

Maybe Illumination and Universal should look at why Pixar succeeds instead of just ripping them off and regurgitating the leftovers.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Sep 9, 2016

3/5

The film [is] loud, colourful, frantic in pace, but less than the sum of its parts.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 28, 2025

2/5

A slier challenge would have been to make the most of the smarter initial concept rather than blowing it up for manic energy for the sake of manic energy.

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Aug 7, 2023

A Forgettable experience that is only held up with cute animals

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

May 9, 2023

2.5/4

Squanders its enormous potential by turning out to be just one more animated effort about plucky heroes embarking on a journey/mission.

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Jay

Aug 11, 2025

Classic!!!! If you love animals an animation this is the movie for you.

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Caleb

Apr 24, 2025

Was good enough for a 4 star

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Annette S

Aug 31, 2023

Was absolutely adorable. I along with my four grandchildren loved it. Great way to spend a few hours.

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Brandon B

Feb 22, 2023

Best Animated Movie! I absolutely loved it!

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Tiffany

Aug 5, 2021

I love everything about it one of me and my son favorite thing to watch

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Pineapples P

@Cycle731 2 days ago

Despite some flaws, it is ultimately cute and charming.

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Chris Renaud

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Louis C.K.

Max

Eric Stonestreet

Duke

Kevin Hart

Snowball

Ellie Kemper

Katie

Albert Brooks

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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, Universal Pictures
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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