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Beethoven

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
71K
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POPULARITY
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Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, and Sarah Rose Karr in Beethoven (1992)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
71K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,308
878
  • Director
    • Brian Levant
  • Writers
    • John Hughes
    • Amy Holden Jones
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Bonnie Hunt
    • Dean Jones
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian Levant
  • Writers
    • John Hughes
    • Amy Holden Jones
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Bonnie Hunt
    • Dean Jones
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos3

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    Photos95

    Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Dean Jones in Beethoven (1992)
    Matthew Brooks, Christopher Castile, Jacob Kenner, Patrick LaBrecque, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Bonnie Hunt in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)
    Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, and Chris in Beethoven (1992)

    Top cast

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    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • George Newtonas George Newton
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Alice Newtonas Alice Newton
    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • Dr. Varnickas Dr. Varnick
    Nicholle Tom
    Nicholle Tom
    • Ryceas Ryce
    Christopher Castile
    Christopher Castile
    • Tedas Ted
    Sarah Rose Karr
    Sarah Rose Karr
    • Emilyas Emily
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Harveyas Harvey
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Vernonas Vernon
    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Bradas Brad
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Brieas Brie
    Laurel Cronin
    Laurel Cronin
    • Devonia Peetas Devonia Peet
    O-Lan Jones
    O-Lan Jones
    • Biker Womanas Biker Woman
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Miss Grundelas Miss Grundel
    Craig Pinkard
    • Homeless Manas Homeless Man
    Robi Davidson
    • Markas Mark
    Sherri Paysinger
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Patrick LaBrecque
    • Bully #1as Bully #1
    Jacob Kenner
    • Bully #2as Bully #2
    • Director
      • Brian Levant
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Amy Holden Jones
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Martin was the first choice to play George Newton. John Candy, Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Jeff Goldblum, Rick Moranis, and Robin Williams were later considered for the part.
    • Goofs
      When Ted and Rice are playing Super Mario Brothers 3, they are both mashing away on controllers; however, when it shows the close-up of the screen, we see that they're only playing a one-player game at the time.
    • Quotes

      Alice Newton: I don't think words for parts of the body make very good names.

      Emily Newton: He's got one of those, I looked.

      Alice Newton: I'm sure he does but I don't think Daddy would want to stand on the porch at night yelling that out.

      Emily Newton: But that's what you call Uncle Richard.

    • Crazy credits
      As the end credits finish, a short scene plays of Beethoven standing on a rock, silhouetted against a sunset. He barks as the credits end.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Beethoven (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Roll Over Beethoven
      Performed by Paul Shaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band

      Written by Chuck Berry

      Produced by Paul Shaffer

    User reviews92

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The Good & Bad Of 'Beethoven'
    This was almost like an old-fashioned type of nice movie "the whole family will enjoy," as the stupid trailers used to always say. They aren't always right about that, but they are with this one.

    BAD NEWS - The "bad news" was (a) the silly ending, (b) some silly-stupid scenes earlier in which what you saw could never really happen, and (c) the three kids were annoying and bossy at times.

    GOOD NEWS - The "good news" is, of course, "Beethoven," the lovable Saint Bernard who is a lot of fun to watch, especially with all his facial expressions. Also, it's a very entertaining story and there is absolutely nothing offensive, language-wise, in here.

    OVERALL - This was popular enough to spawn some sequels, none of which were close in caliber to this one. A good family film worth viewing, but mainly if you like big, lovable dogs.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chú chó Beethoven
    • Filming locations
      • 1405 Milan Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Northern Lights Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,114,049
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,587,565
      • Apr 5, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $147,214,049
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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