The Secret Life of Pets

NZ release: 08 July 2016

Violence Rated on: 08 July 2016

The Secret Life of Pets

What’s it about?

The quiet life of a dog is dramatically turned upside down when his owner takes in a stray.

The facts

  • Directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, The Lorax)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 86 minutes
  • Starring voice acting by Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Heart, Jenny Slate, and Ellie Kemper
  • Animated film by Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me 2, Sing)

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

Violence is often minimal and mostly comedic. Characters are often in peril, there are chase scenes. There are a couple of comedic fight scenes between animals. No serious injuries or wound details are shown in these scenes. The violence overall is low level and brief.

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