Name: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: June 7, 2019
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Albert Brooks, Bobby Moynihan, Dana Carvey, Ellie Kemper, Eric Stonestreet

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Critic Reviews

Mark Kennedy

Jun 7, 2019

If the knock on “The Secret Life of Pets” was that it was a rip-off of “Toy Story,” then the second film better grounds itself in its own universe. Like its main three characters, it has learned to be comfortable in its own animated skin. Read full review

Courtney Howard

May 23, 2019

It’s unusual for a typical Illumination broad comedy to include a heartrending message that makes parents feel less alone in their very real, visceral struggles. It’s just cloaked in a shenanigans-soaked romp about what pets do when humans aren’t looking. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Jun 7, 2019

Although not “bad” in a conventional sense, it’s a disappointingly mediocre effort that doesn’t have a lot to offer potential viewers over age 10. It’s a perfect example of what can happen when a sequel exists simply because its predecessor made a lot of money. Read full review

Matt Singer

May 28, 2019

The writing as well as the sprightly character animation captures the spirit of these creatures at their absolute best and hilarious worst in a way every dog owner can recognize and relate to. When the film sticks to that, it works. Read full review

Chris Nashawaty

Jun 5, 2019

As 86-minute kids’ movies go, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is shockingly padded. It’s the same old dogs with no new tricks. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Jun 6, 2019

The Secret Life of Pets 2 proves the old adage that you can go to the well — or in this case, the dog bowl — one time too many. And that’s saying something, given that this is only the second film in the series. Read full review

Carlos Aguilar

May 23, 2019

Effectively acts as an animated ode to heteronormativity, toxic masculinity and patriarchal worldviews, passed off as harmless plot points to entertain young audiences. Read full review

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manningn15

Jun 10, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the original and I loved this one even more. The animation was just as terrific as it was in the first one. I loved how there was more action in this one. The voice over performances were outstanding especially from Harrison Ford, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt, Dana Carvey, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Nick Kroll, Lake Bell, and Sean Giambrone. This is one of my top 10 favorite animated movies of 2019, one of my favorite movie of 2019, one of my favorite animated movies of all time, and one of my favorite movie of all time overall. A+ animated movie.… Expand

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DerekReide

Jun 7, 2019

‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ is one giant furball of fun! It’s definitely better than the original and it kept me locked in on the screen with funny jokes, great animation, as always, and a star-studded cast. Yet another great asset to Illumination!

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Ralfbergs

Jun 21, 2020

Saw first one, didn't go in this with some crazy expectations, i mean it is family movie. if you like kids you will enjoy it, this is not a movie like going for masterpiece or magnificient plot or something. Just fun movie for family.

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djnicey

Oct 9, 2019

Its passable as a sequel and watchable but its pretty uninspired and derivative, its a sequel-by-numbers and nothing you havent seen before. Nice entertainment for the kids, but pretty average.

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Dubeau

Aug 16, 2019

The first movie was a bit better in terms of humor. This time around the story divides itself into splits subplots. Somehow it breaks the action and rhythm of the movie. And the humor is a bit conventional. I give it 50%. As an adult I couldn't finish this movie. Maybe kids would love it more.

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silverQ1

Aug 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot was wery boring, bad that there were no adventures and the main villain.… Expand

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JJCruz

Aug 21, 2019

It sucked..I loved the original movie watched it 1000 times!! This movie though, was trash.. to many things going on all at once and all ending to quickly. And where the f is the hawk personally was my favorite character. Just trash!!!

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