The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

When their owner is away, the pets of a New York apartment block get up to mischief and an unwanted new dog starts a rivalry.

Details
87 min · adventure film · comedy film
Directed by
Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renaud
Format
Animated
Country
United States
Animals
Birds, Cats, Dogs, Rabbits & rodents

PetActing ratings

3/5 Paw Score
Cute, fast and funny, if forgettable.
Does the animal die?
Reveal answer (spoilers)

No, the animals survive.

No animal is shown dying.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?
Mild: brief peril or tense moments

Chases, a bridge scene and an angry bunny gang.

Real animals or CGI?
Animated

Fully animated.

On-set animal welfare
Not publicly documented.
Tearjerker level
💧 1/5

A light comedy.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)
Ages 4+

Slapstick peril only.

Breed / species accuracy
Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

Animals featured: pets, birds, talking animals, cats, dogs, rabbits and hares.

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