Parents should consult the content listing to make their own informed choices regarding their kids seeing the movie, but we are awarding it our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12-plus. The dog catcher nabs the animals more than once, and escape becomes their plan of action. The characters also start name-calling in some scenes.

A few of the animals get into some fights, and not all of them are “cat and dog” fights but include other creatures, too, such as a hawk and a viper. It also has a lot of “fantasy-violence,” with a lizard and rabbit who drive vehicles and crash several times, as a result.

This film shows character growth, as many of the pets mature in their relationships with others. Also, a rabbit wants vengeance and dislikes all humans but changes his mind when a sweet girl adores him and makes him her pet at the conclusion of the film. Leonard the poodle cranks up the rock and roll as soon as his owner leaves. Little does he realize that, despite breaking several vases and items in the home in an attempt to blame Duke, they will soon both be on an adventure and become very good friends. Max, a small dog, loves his owner Katie, but when Katie brings home a new - and big - dog, named Duke, Max is jealous. “The Secret Life of Pets” is a fast-paced and frolicking film, filled with fun! The audience is introduced to various pets, such as Gidget the dog, who has a crush on Max.

Secret life of pets movie review