Pets United

2019 1h 29m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 231

AnimationFamilyAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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When Roger (a Robin Hood-esque, stray dog) and Belle (an elegant yet spoilt pet cat) are thrown together amidst the chaos of a robot take-over of their home city, they must push all their preconceptions aside in order to survive, as they embark on a high-stakes, action-packed adventure.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Natalie Dormer
Belle
Eddie Marsan
Mayor Frank Stone
Jeff Burrell
Ronaldo (voice)
Harvey Friedman
Walter (voice)
Jan Odle
Sheriff Bill (voice)
Bryan Larkin
Beezer / Slomo (voice)
Naomi McDonald
Joy / Chichi (voice)
Tom Haywood
Stan / Oscar (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Reinhard Klooss
Writers: Reinhard Klooss, Oliver Huzly, Reinhard Klooss
Languages: English, Hungarian, Portuguese
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, China

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Hungarian, Portuguese.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, China.

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5 / 8

WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Natalie Dormer and Eddie Marsan and Jeff Burrell carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11276598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Reinhard Klooss directs. David Newman scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, China. Dialogue in English, Hungarian, Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Hungarian, Portuguese.
4International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, China.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Natalie Dormer and Eddie Marsan and Jeff Burrell carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt11276598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: David Newman
Runtime: 89 min · 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Pets United (2019)

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Peter89Spencer2020-09-16
★ 5/10
The ending itself was anti-climatic, and there wasn't much background story. Thank you Netflix, for wasting our time with this nonesense!
chtfn2021-06-03
★ 1/10
That was the worst kid's movie I've ever watched, I believe. (Apologies to anyone who worked hard on it!) We stopped about two thirds in, and the only reason we kept watching was because my 4 year-old was sufficiently intrigued. The jokes were never funny, the flow of the story felt very badly edited, and the contrast between the cute pet story and the evil baddy's motivations was so odd... And then there's the weird choice of accents along with stereotypes (Italian, Russian...). And the characters talking about cosmetic surgery. And the bad rap. I really recommend not even giving it a try. It's like the "The Room" of kids' movies but not as funny.
Alunauwie2025-09-19
★ 6/10
Pets United is an animated film aimed at children aged 7 and above, but its complex storyline and weak execution make it difficult for its target audience to fully grasp. While the animation quality is visually appealing, the lack of clear motivations for the antagonist and scattered plot elements—like unnecessary musical scenes and odd romantic subplots—detract from the overall impact. With better narrative focus and character development, this film could have delivered a more meaningful and engaging experience for young viewers. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)