Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

Beethoven the St. Bernard dog becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dog-napped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate.

Director:

Rod Daniel

Writers:

John Hughes (characters), Amy Holden Jones (characters),

Stars:

Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Grodin	...	George Newton
Bonnie Hunt	...	Alice Newton
Nicholle Tom	...	Ryce Newton
Christopher Castile	...	Ted Newton
Sarah Rose Karr	...	Emily Newton
Debi Mazar	...	Regina
Chris Penn	...	Floyd
Ashley Hamilton	...	Taylor Devereaux
Danny Masterson	...	Seth
Catherine Reitman	...	Janie
Maury Chaykin	...	Cliff Klamath
Heather McComb	...	Michelle
Scott Waara	...	Banker
Jeff Corey	...	Gus, the Janitor
Virginia Capers	...	Miss Linda Anderson

Storyline

Beethoven becomes a father. But the puppies owner wants to use them and the mother in her divorce bargaining. But the Newton kids steal the puppies. Will they be allowed to keep them? And will they be able to rescue the puppies mother and re-unite her with her family?

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Plot Keywords:

puppy | rescue | dog | love | second part | 

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Taglines:

The Newton Family is going to the dogs...

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and unsuitable teen behavior

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beethoven 2

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

£5,029,293 (UK) (20 May 1994)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Northern Lights Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Masterson a small role in the film, however his older brother, Danny Masterson, had a leading role in the film. The two were not playing brothers in the movie, so neither one mentioned to anyone that they were related. When producers went to view the film they noticed the resemblance and re-shot all of Chris's scenes with another actor.

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Goofs

After Regina gets the stump off of Floyd's head she falls down the hill with the stump. The next time we see her, the stump is gone.

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Quotes

Regina: Isn't this entertaining? Hicks and their dogs.

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Connections

Referenced in The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.87 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Do You Love Me"
Written by Berry Gordy
Performed by The Contours
Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P.
By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets

User Reviews

Cuter than the first

BEETHOVEN'S 2ND, in my opinion, is even cuter than the first BEETHOVEN. I laughed really hard when George (Charles Grodin) first discovered the puppies in the basement of his house and said, "Oh, no!" Those puppies were absolutely adorable! In my opinion, Regina (Debi Mazar) and Floyd (Chris Penn) were like Cruella and her henchmen, Horace and Jasper! I was so glad when the puppies got them all dirty. I mean, what human being would want to drown five sweet, cute, innocent puppies? When Beethoven caused the deck of Taylor's (Ashley Hamilton) lake house to collapse, I was relieved. This was because he saved Ryce (Nicholle Tom) from being raped. In conclusion, I highly recommend this cute movie to all you dog lovers or Charles Grodin fans who have not seen it.