Beethoven movie poster

Beethoven

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

April 3, 1992 1h 27m 5.8/10 (2,192 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Beethoven is a family/comedy film. directed by Brian Levant. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, and Dean Jones

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 3, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (2,192 votes)
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Box Office $147.2M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$147,214,049

Production Companies

  • Northern Lights Entertainment
  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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,...

Who directed Beethoven?

Beethoven was directed by Brian Levant.

How long is Beethoven?

Beethoven has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Beethoven released?

Beethoven was released on April 3, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beethoven?

The main cast of Beethoven includes Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile.

Is Beethoven worth watching?

Beethoven has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 2,192 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.