Puppy
Synopsis
A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and abducts the ladybug. The Minion watches in fascination as the UFO, making adorable beeping noises, forms an unexpected bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They share fun adventures, with the UFO using its space powers to entertain, playing music and enlarging snacks like cheese puffs and bananas. One evening, the UFO puppy shows the Minion its home in the stars and expresses a longing to return. The Minion, determined to help, sends an email with their picture to the UFO's home planet, triggering a rescue party. Before leaving, the UFO uses its grow-ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized companion. The Minion, surrounded by friends, joyfully accepts the new “puppy,” ready for more adventures together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Dequier, Yarrow Cheney
- Screenplay & Story
- Yarrow Cheney
- Original Score
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Original Title
- Puppy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Dequier, Yarrow Cheney
Yarrow Cheney
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin, Janet Healy, Chris Meledandri
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Dequier
Director
Yarrow Cheney
Writer
Yarrow Cheney
Director
Janet Healy
Producer
Chris Meledandri
Producer
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy
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What is Puppy about?
A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and abducts the ladybug. The Minion watches in fascination as the UFO, making adorable beeping noises, forms an unexpected bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They share fun adventures, with the UFO using its space powers to entertain, playing music and enlarging snacks like cheese puffs and bananas. One evening, the UFO puppy shows the Minion its home in the stars and expresses a longing to return. The Minion, determined to help, sends an email with their picture to the UFO's home planet, triggering a rescue party. Before leaving, the UFO uses its grow-ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized companion. The Minion, surrounded by friends, joyfully accepts the new “puppy,” ready for more adventures together.
Who directed Puppy?
Puppy was directed by Bruno Dequier, Yarrow Cheney.
Who stars in Puppy?
The principal cast of Puppy includes Pierre Coffin.
When was Puppy released and how long is it?
Puppy was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Puppy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puppy was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puppy?
Puppy holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).