Anne Hathaway Says ‘Movies That Kill Dogs Should Automatically Be Rated R’

During her press tour for The End of Oak Street, Anne Hathaway stated that movies featuring the death of dogs should automatically receive an R rating. The actress addressed fan concerns regarding the fate of Starbuck, the canine companion of the central family, after the film's trailer sparked worries about potential dog violence. Hathaway, who portrays the matriarch Denise, acknowledged the audience's anxiety over whether the animal character would survive the events of the movie.