The Secret Life of Pets (2016) — Animated Family Comedy
From Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures comes a lively animated adventure about what our pets might do when their humans are away. Directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, this fast-paced comedy celebrates loyalty, friendship and the joy of finding a home.
Detailed Story Synopsis
Max is a pampered Manhattan terrier whose life with his beloved owner Katie seems perfect—until she adopts Duke, a giant shaggy dog who disrupts Max's comfortable routine. After their rivalry leaves both dogs lost in New York City, they encounter animal control and a secret society of abandoned pets led by the energetic rabbit Snowball. Max and Duke must work together to navigate the city and make it home safely.
Meanwhile, Max's devoted friend Gidget gathers a team of neighborhood pets, including Chloe the cat, Mel the pug, Buddy the dachshund and Pops the basset hound, for a daring rescue. Along the way, the pets discover that friendship can come from unexpected places and that family is bigger than they imagined.
Voice Cast & Characters
- Louis C.K. — Max
- Eric Stonestreet — Duke
- Kevin Hart — Snowball
- Jenny Slate — Gidget
- Ellie Kemper — Katie
- Lake Bell — Chloe
- Hannibal Buress — Buddy
- Bobby Moynihan — Mel
- Albert Brooks — Tiberius
- Dana Carvey — Pops
- Steve Coogan — Ozone
- Tara Strong — Sweetpea
- Chris Renaud — Norman
- Michael Beattie — Tattoo
- Sandra Echeverría — Maria
- Jaime Camil — Fernando
Film Details
Year: 2016; Directors: Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney; Studio: Illumination / Universal Pictures; Genre: Animation / Comedy / Family / Adventure; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 87 minutes.
Also Included: The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Max faces a new set of challenges when Katie's family grows and he becomes anxious about protecting a young child. During a trip to the countryside, Max meets a wise farm dog named Rooster who teaches him to find his courage. Back in the city, Gidget sets out to retrieve Max's favorite toy, while Snowball embraces his superhero dreams and joins Daisy on a mission to rescue a captive tiger. Directed by Chris Renaud; starring Patton Oswalt (Max), Eric Stonestreet (Duke), Kevin Hart (Snowball), Jenny Slate (Gidget), Tiffany Haddish (Daisy), Harrison Ford (Rooster), and Lake Bell (Chloe). Year: 2019; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 86 minutes.
Edition
Two-Movie Collection featuring both The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019). Check packaging for disc format and features.