The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
The Secret Life of Pets is an animated comedy film from Illumination Entertainment and follows a Jack Russell Terrier named Max. Max's life as a favorite pet is turned upside down when his owner, Katie, brings home a new dog named Duke. Max, jealous, treat Duke poorly enough until the two are caught by animal control. Though at odds with each other, the two discover that they'll have to band together to stop a rabbit named Snowball, who is building an army of abandoned pets to take revenge on happy pets and their owners.
The Secret Life of Pets
- Director
- Chris Renaud , Yarrow Cheney
- Release Date
- July 8, 2016
- Studio(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Cast
- Albert Brooks , Jenny Slate , Hannibal Buress , Bobby Moynihan , Louis C.K. , Kevin Hart , Eric Stonestreet , Ellie Kemper , Lake Bell
- Writers
- Cinco Paul , Brian Lynch , Ken Daurio
- Runtime
- 90minutes
- Sequel(s)
- The Secret Life of Pets 2
- Budget
- $75 million
latest
10 Best Movies Like Minions: The Rise Of Gru
Minions: Rise Of Gru may be one of the most anticipated animated releases this summer, but fans of Illumination's movie have plenty to check out.
The Secret Life of Pets: All Posters, Ranked
Of all the posters for The Secret Life of Pets and its sequel - which are the best, and which are the worst designs?
10 Things Everyone Completely Missed In The Secret Life Of Pets 2
The Secret Life of Pets 2 takes Max and Duke on even more adventures. This family-friendly animated film is full of hidden details fans didn't catch.
10 Cutest Animal Movies To Watch On Netflix If You Loved The Secret Life Of Pets
If you loved The Secret Life of Pets and want to spend more time with movie animals, Netflix has a lot of options. Here are our picks for the cutest.
10 Things Only Adults Noticed In The Secret Life Of Pets
Illumination's animated movie The Secret Life of Pets may be made for children, but only adult viewers likely noticed these 10 references.
25 Things You Missed In The Secret Life Of Pets
Here are 25 references and Easter eggs - from multiple Despicable Me appearances to Alien - you may have missed from The Secret Life of Pets.
A Secret Life Of Pets Ride Is Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
A ride based on The Secret Life Of Pets is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2020, and The Secret Life of Pets 2 hits theaters this summer.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Trailer: Chloe Can't Handle Her Catnip
Chloe the cat (Lake Bell) returns in the new trailer for Illumination Entertainment's upcoming animated sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Trailer: Max Hates Going to the Vet
Max, Snowball, Duke, and the rest of the gang are back in the teaser trailer for Illumination's animated sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2.
Harrison Ford Voices First Animation Role In Secret Life of Pets 2
Screen legend Harrison Ford joins Illumination's The Secret Life Of Pets 2 for his first-ever voice role in an animated feature.
Universal Announces Sing 2, Pushes Secret Life of Pets 2 to 2019
Universal announces a sequel to Sing will hit theaters in 2020, and shifts the releases of sequels to Minions and The Secret Life of Pets.
The 15 Biggest Box Office Hits of 2016
These are the movies with the biggest worldwide box office in 2016 - including one movie that barely made $3 million in the U.S.
The Secret Life of Pets Gets An Honest Trailer
The Secret Life of Pets gets gently ribbed by the Honest Trailers comedy crew - who are just glad there aren't any Minions in the film.