The Secret Life of Pets
PGUnited States rating20161h 26mAnimation, Comedy, Family
A pampered dog and a large stray find themselves lost in the big city after their owner leaves home. They must navigate the streets and make unexpected friends to find their way back to safety. It is a fun adventure that explores what it means to be a loyal friend.
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PG US
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A pampered dog and a large stray find themselves lost in the big city after their owner leaves home. They must navigate the streets and make unexpected friends to find their way back to safety. It is a fun adventure that explores what it means to be a loyal friend.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a standard animated feature structure with active adventure sequences balanced by calmer character moments. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeMax and Duke are attacked by a group of cats in an alleyway.
- Approx.SomeThe pets are trapped in a sewer system and encounter a gang of wild animals.
- Approx.ScaryDuke learns about his previous owner who passed away.
- Approx.ScaryA tense chase scene involving a van on a bridge and a jump into a river.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Max and Duke's friendship change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
- 2Why do you think it is important to help others even when they are different from us?
- 3How did the pets show bravery when they were lost in the city?
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