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Beethoven

1992·Movie·PG·87 min·5.8(2,242)

The head of the family is the one with the tail.

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

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About Beethoven

Beethoven is a 1992 English-language family and comedy film directed by Brian Levant. The cast is led by Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Beethoven was produced by Northern Lights Entertainment and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 3, 1992, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $147 million worldwide.

Director
Brian Levant
Writers
John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
Release date
April 3, 1992
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$147 million
Production
Northern Lights Entertainment, Universal Pictures
#puppy#st. bernard#family#pets

Beethoven cast & crew

Beethoven was directed by Brian Levant and written by John Hughes and Amy Holden Jones.

The cast features Charles Grodin as George Newton, Bonnie Hunt as Alice Newton, Dean Jones as Dr. Varnick, Nicholle Tom as Ryce, Christopher Castile as Ted, and Sarah Rose Karr as Emily.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by Joe Medjuck and Michael C. Gross.

Is Beethoven worth watching?

Beethoven holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 2,242 ratings, a more divisive family films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family and comedy, Beethoven is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Beethoven

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

George Newton

Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Alice Newton

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Dr. Varnick

Nicholle Tom

Nicholle Tom

Ryce

Christopher Castile

Christopher Castile

Ted

Sarah Rose Karr

Sarah Rose Karr

Emily

Chris the Dog

Chris the Dog

Beethoven

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Harvey

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Vernon

Laurel Cronin

Laurel Cronin

Devonia Peet

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Brad

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Brie

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Beethoven — FAQs

Where can I watch Beethoven in United States?

Beethoven is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Beethoven on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Beethoven is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Beethoven in?

Beethoven is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Beethoven?

Beethoven runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

What is Beethoven rated?

Beethoven is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 2,242 ratings.

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