The Secret Life of Pets
NZ release: 08 July 2016
Violence Rated on: 08 July 2016
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 classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.
Violence
There is some mild violence in this film including hitting, punching, and kicking between the animals. No serious injuries or details are shown. While these scenes are largely played for laughs, they may upset very young children.
A pet's owner dies, which may be distressing for some viewers.
Characters frequently find themselves in danger, with several chase sequences. Overall, violence is brief, and is softened by the story’s positive tone and happy ending.
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