The Secret Life of Pets
Seen it?2016 | 86 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 12 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$875 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; spent 10 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Renaud
- Louis C.K.Max (voice)
- Eric StonestreetDuke (voice)
- Kevin HartSnowball (voice)
- Jenny SlateGidget (voice)
- Ellie KemperKatie (voice)
- Albert BrooksTiberius (voice)
- Lake BellChloe (voice)
- Dana CarveyPops (voice)
- Hannibal BuressBuddy (voice)
- Bobby MoynihanMel (voice)