Beethoven(1992)
“The head of the family is the one with the tail.”
Overview
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.
Director
Brian Levant
Studio
Northern Lights Entertainment
Revenue
$147M
Cast
Charles Grodin
as George Newton
Bonnie Hunt
as Alice Newton
Dean Jones
as Dr. Varnick
Nicholle Tom
as Ryce
Christopher Castile
as Ted
Sarah Rose Karr
as Emily
Chris the Dog
as Beethoven
Oliver Platt
as Harvey
Stanley Tucci
as Vernon
Laurel Cronin
as Devonia Peet
David Duchovny
as Brad
Patricia Heaton
as Brie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Box Office
$147M
Production Companies
Northern Lights Entertainment • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beethoven?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beethoven (1992).
What is Beethoven about?▼
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.
Who directed Beethoven?▼
Beethoven was directed by Brian Levant and released in 1992. It is a family, comedy film.
How long is Beethoven?▼
Beethoven has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Beethoven?▼
The cast of Beethoven includes Charles Grodin as George Newton, Bonnie Hunt as Alice Newton, Dean Jones as Dr. Varnick, Nicholle Tom as Ryce, Christopher Castile as Ted and more.
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