

Beethoven
“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.
Where to watch Beethoven in United States
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Where is Beethoven streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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.
How and where to watch Beethoven
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Cast of Beethoven

Charles Grodin
George Newton

Bonnie Hunt
Alice Newton

Dean Jones
Dr. Varnick

Nicholle Tom
Ryce

Christopher Castile
Ted

Sarah Rose Karr
Emily

Chris the Dog
Beethoven

Oliver Platt
Harvey

Stanley Tucci
Vernon

Laurel Cronin
Devonia Peet

David Duchovny
Brad

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.


















