Pet Shop Days

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Pet Shop Days

Released Mar 15

1h 40m

Drama

Romance

Mystery & Thriller

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In an act of desperation, impulsive black sheep Alejandro flees his home in Mexico. On the run from his unforgiving father, Alejandro finds himself in New York City where he meets Jack, a college age 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.

Leslie Felperin

The Hollywood Reporter

Sex, drugs and tedium.

Sep 11, 2023

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Ryan Lattanzio

IndieWire

This promising debut, however wrought from such fair-weather providence with its creative team, has too shaggy a screenplay and seems distracted, like Alejandro, by its own impulses.

Rated: C+

Sep 8, 2023

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Alonso Duralde

The Film Verdict

Alejandro isn’t the kind of bad-boy who gradually reveals a dark side; he essentially carries a neon “STAY AWAY, I’M BAD NEWS” sign for the entire film.

Sep 8, 2023

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Dhruv Goyal

In Review Online

A crime cocktail so bland and uninspired (despite being heavily inspired) that all it makes you want to do is press charges against those who served it.

Apr 3, 2025

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Alistair Ryder

Vague Visages

The most damning thing about Pet Shop Days is that, even in an LGBTQ cinema landscape starved of controversy, Schnabel’s coming-of-age attack on basic human decency is more likely to elicit yawns than gasps.

Apr 1, 2025

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

Pet Shop Days ticks every box on the checklist for terrible films. There had to be a massive disconnect between the scripted material, what was filmed, and then clumsily cobbled together.

Rated: 0.5/5

Mar 17, 2025

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Doug J

A feeling of 1980s gritty New York. Beautifully acted. Shot on film. Very interesting script. I love this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Sarah n

Pet Shop Days is a beautifully crafted film that blends emotion, charm, and compelling storytelling. With heartfelt performances and stunning visuals, it captures the essence of youth and self-discovery. A must-watch for those who love poignant and deeply moving cinema!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Hour O

Peter Saarsgard, Willem Defoe, Jack Irv, Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Jack

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Alejandro

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Francis

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Diana

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Synopsis

In an act of desperation, impulsive black sheep Alejandro flees his home in Mexico. On the run from his unforgiving father, Alejandro finds himself in New York City where he meets Jack, a college age 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.

Director: Olmo Schnabel
Producer: Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Galen Core, Olmo Schnabel, Alex Coco, Marie Savare, Gabriele Bebe Moratti
Screenwriter: Olmo Schnabel, Galen Core, Jack Irv
Distributor: Utopia
Production Co: Ela Film, 3 Marys Entertainment, Spacemaker Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 40m