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The Secret Life of Pets 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chris Renaud. With Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMax 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 num…
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MoviHero lists May 24, 2019 as the release date for The Secret Life of Pets 2. Chris Renaud is the listed director. The listed cast includes Patton Oswalt as Max (voice), Kevin Hart as Snowball (voice), Eric Stonestreet as Duke (voice), Jenny Slate as Gidget (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 24, 2019
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorChris Renaud
CastPatton Oswalt as Max (voice), Kevin Hart as Snowball (voice), Eric Stonestreet as Duke (voice), Jenny Slate as Gidget (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Secret Life of Pets 2 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Secret Life of Pets 2 runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 3,454 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I usually do the thing where I just give films 10 stars if they are fun and 1 star if they aren't...but Pets was just…”
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“68/100 Unlike the first film, which was basically one grand adventure, this one is broken down into 3 mini-adventures, led by the dogs, Max &…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“So many smells I've never smelled before! My nose is so confused, and happy!”
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“I'm going to find my inner Rooster.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceMaxMax appears from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2, with performances by Louis C.K. and Patton Oswalt. Follow the films in release order and compare what changes on screen without turning every recast into a new timeline.Open character guide voiceSnowballSnowball runs from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2 with Kevin Hart carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceDukeDuke runs from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2 with Eric Stonestreet carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceGidgetGidget runs from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2 with Jenny Slate carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceNormanNorman runs from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2 with Chris Renaud carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceMelMel runs from The Secret Life of Pets to The Secret Life of Pets 2 with Bobby Moynihan carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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