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The Secret Life of Pets 2

2019Movie1 h 26 minPG

AnimationComedy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic555.8Rotten Tomatoes60%86%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

They still have their secrets.

Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Comedy
  • Pet Perspective Adventure
  • Anxiety & Overcoming Fear
  • Farm Life Misadventures
  • Lighthearted Animation
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Charming Character Arcs
  • Safe for All Ages

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val
Written by
Brian Lynch
Produced by
Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

May 24, 2019 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released
May 24, 2019
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$429 million
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Human Cannonball, Talking in Your Sleep, Cassandra Truth +9

  • Human Cannonball
  • Talking in Your Sleep
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Advertised Extra
  • Stereotype Flip
  • Shout-Out
  • Obviously Evil
  • Cats Are Mean
  • Hyperlink Story
  • Imagine Spot
  • Destination Ruse
  • Face Your Fears

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret Life of Pets 2?"

Questions about The Secret Life of Pets 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Secret Life of Pets 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Secret Life of Pets 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 88 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55).

Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Secret Life of Pets 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Secret Life of Pets 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Secret Life of Pets 2 a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$429 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $429 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.