The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.0/10 on TMDB across 3,424 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 86 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Should you spend 86 minutes on it?
86 minutes of English animation with comedy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 3,424 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 26m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chris Renaud
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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