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5.8 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR20251h 50mItaly, United States of America, United Kingdom

Pet Shop Days

Synopsis

On the run from his unforgiving father in Mexico, Alejandro finds himself in New York City, where he meets Jack, a pet store employee with similar parental baggage. Together the two enter a whirlwind romance sending them down the rabbit hole of drugs and depravity in Manhattan’s underworld. When Alejandro’s past threatens to catch up with him, Jack is forced to choose between his family and a life on the run.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Manchester Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 15, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Olmo Schnabel
Screenplay & Story
Olmo Schnabel, Galen Core, Jack Irv
Original Score
Eli Keszler
Original Title
Pet Shop Days
Country of Origin
Italy, United States of America, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
MeMo Films, Twin Productions, Storyteller Productions, Tenderstories, 3 Marys Entertainment, Ela Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Olmo Schnabel

Screenplay & Story

Olmo Schnabel, Galen Core, Jack Irv

Original Score & Music

Eli Keszler

Director of Photography

Hunter Zimny

Film Editing

Sophie Corra

Producers

Martin Scorsese, Jeremy O. Harris, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Gabriele Moratti, Galen Core

Department Leadership Roster

Eli Keszler

Eli Keszler

Original Music Composer

Hunter Zimny

Hunter Zimny

Director of Photography

Madeline Sadowski

Production Design

Gabriela Fernández

Costume Design

Olmo Schnabel

Olmo Schnabel

Director

Olmo Schnabel

Olmo Schnabel

Writer

Galen Core

Galen Core

Writer

Jack Irv

Jack Irv

Writer

Francesco Melzi d'Eril

Francesco Melzi d'Eril

Producer

Gabriele Moratti

Producer

Galen Core

Galen Core

Producer

Olmo Schnabel

Olmo Schnabel

Producer

Marie Savare

Producer

Alex Coco

Alex Coco

Producer

Sophie Corra

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Shop Days

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Pet Shop Days about?

On the run from his unforgiving father in Mexico, Alejandro finds himself in New York City, where he meets Jack, a pet store employee with similar parental baggage. Together the two enter a whirlwind romance sending them down the rabbit hole of drugs and depravity in Manhattan’s underworld. When Alejandro’s past threatens to catch up with him, Jack is forced to choose between his family and a life on the run.

Who directed Pet Shop Days?

Pet Shop Days was directed by Olmo Schnabel.

Who stars in Pet Shop Days?

The principal cast of Pet Shop Days includes Jack Irv, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Willem Dafoe, Peter Sarsgaard, Emmanuelle Seigner.

When was Pet Shop Days released and how long is it?

Pet Shop Days was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Pet Shop Days?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Pet Shop Days was composed by Eli Keszler.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pet Shop Days?

Pet Shop Days holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).