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Beethoven

  • 1992
  • PG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
79K
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POPULARITY
3,529
139
Beethoven (1992)
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A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for George and Alice Newton's loving family, who must contend with dog-napping local veterinarian Dr. Herman Varnick and his henchmen... Read allA slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for George and Alice Newton's loving family, who must contend with dog-napping local veterinarian Dr. Herman Varnick and his henchmen Harvey and Vernon.A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for George and Alice Newton's loving family, who must contend with dog-napping local veterinarian Dr. Herman Varnick and his henchmen Harvey and Vernon.

  • Director
    • Brian Levant
  • Writers
    • John Hughes
    • Amy Holden Jones
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Bonnie Hunt
    • Dean Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,529
    139
    • Director
      • Brian Levant
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Amy Holden Jones
    • Stars
      • Charles Grodin
      • Bonnie Hunt
      • Dean Jones
    • 97User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • George Newton
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Alice Newton
    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • Dr. Varnick
    Nicholle Tom
    Nicholle Tom
    • Ryce Newton
    Christopher Castile
    Christopher Castile
    • Ted Newton
    Sarah Rose Karr
    Sarah Rose Karr
    • Emily Newton
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Harvey
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Vernon
    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Brad
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Brie
    Laurel Cronin
    Laurel Cronin
    • Devonia Peet
    O-Lan Jones
    O-Lan Jones
    • Biker Woman
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Miss Grundel
    Craig Pinkard
    • Homeless Man
    Robi Davidson
    • Mark
    Sherri Paysinger
    • Reporter
    Patrick LaBrecque
    Patrick LaBrecque
    • Bully #1
    Jacob Kenner
    • Bully #2
    • Director
      • Brian Levant
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Amy Holden Jones
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Eleanor Keaton, Buster Keaton's widow, trained the dog Beethoven for this movie.
    • 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

      George: I really don't like our dog.

      Alice: I really don't like those people, George. I don't trust them. I don't want their money. I know my opinion doesn't matter, but I'm not interested in expanding. If I had been home instead of helping you impress those morons, Emily wouldn't have fallen in the pool. And I'm not re-entering the work force, George. You're gonna have to do this on your own. And you will. Somehow, you'll make your fortune. And tucked away behind you deep in the shadows will be me and the kids.

      George: That's how you see me. Suddenly, I'm a lousy husband and father. Everything was just fine until Beethoven came into our lives. I've tried to be patient, but I've had it. The dog has to go.

      Alice: I'm proud of Beethoven. Those two idiots insulted your kids, they treated me like dirt, and he was the only one of us who had the nerve to give them the ride they deserved. I'm going to bed.

      [she heads back inside]

      George: My dream's going down the drain, and you're worried about a dog.

      Alice: Your family's going down the drain, and you're worried about a dream.

    • 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 screen fades to black.
    • 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 reviews97

    Featured review
    7/10

    Roll Over, Beethoven!

    "Beethoven" isn't a great family film, but it is surprisingly sweet and amusing. It's one of those films that is strangely attracting, though you can't really understand why.

    I think a lot has been built up on this film just because there were some sequel spin-offs that were more than horrible. (The 3rd and 4th sequels with Judge Reinhold were some of the worst attempts at comedy. Ever.) But the original was a nice, family-friendly film that accomplishes what it promised.

    Charles Grodin plays George Newton: Family man, businessman, NOT a doggy-man. But things change rapidly when a runaway Saint Bernard named Beethoven comes to the Newton residence. Newton's children immediately get attached to the animal, but Grodin's character doesn't exactly like the fact of a big ol' slobbering dog being around his house. So there are some gags as Grodin gets mad at Beethoven for certain things he does throughout the film.

    But then, evil animal vet Dean Jones tries to take Beethoven, and Newton decides to fight back for his family and bring the doggy back home.

    "Beethoven" isn't anything very original, and it isn't anything very memorable, nor is it excellent quality gags. But it's a surprisingly pleasant and good-natured family film that doesn't resort to crude humor or language like other so-called "family films" out there.

    Ivan Reitman, who has brought us "Ghostbusters," "Kindergarten Cop," and "Stripes" co-produced this film. He's a talented director, even if he sometimes makes average films. The thing about his films are, that even when they're average they are still pretty funny and strangely watchable. And though I'm not sure what all a producer does on a film, I think he probably did a good job with something on this film. :)

    Charles Grodin is one of those actors that I've always liked because he seems very down-to-earth and regular. He is a subtle comedian that never goes OTT and doesn't come off like ANOTHER Jerry Lewis-Jim Carrey hybrid.

    "Beethoven" isn't anything great, but it's strangely likable and enjoyable. When compared to other so-called family films, it's pretty nice. It doesn't skimp on the gags (even if they're not very great) and it never turns stupid (like the 3rd and 4th film).

    All in all, "Beethoven" delivers what it promises, and it does it pretty nicely.

    3.5/5 stars -

    John Ulmer
    • MovieAddict2016
    • Apr 7, 2003
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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

    Tech 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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