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Beethoven
Directed by
Brian Levant
PG
1992
87m
Family
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Comedy
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5.7
31%
36%
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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 Harvey and Vernon.
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Cast of Beethoven
Charles Grodin
George Newton
Bonnie Hunt
Alice Newton
Dean Jones
Dr. Varnick
Nicholle Tom
Ryce
Christopher Castile
Ted
Sarah Rose Karr
Emily
Oliver Platt
Harvey
Stanley Tucci
Vernon
Laurel Cronin
Devonia Peet
David Duchovny
Brad
Patricia Heaton
Brie
O-Lan Jones
Biker Woman
Nancy Fish
Miss Grundel
Craig Pinkard
Homeless Man
Robi Davidson
Mark
Sherri Paysinger
Reporter
Patrick LaBrecque
Bully #1
Jacob Kenner
Bully #2
Matthew Brooks
Bully #3
Chris Little
Newsreader
Lisa Paige Robinson
Donna
Cory Danziger
Mark's Friend
Colleen O'Hara
Young Woman
Nicolas Mize
Young Man
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Old Woman
Stephanie Durrer
Young Woman
Cirroc Lofton
Skateboarder #1
Chad Morton
Skateboarder #2
Melora Walters
Pet Shop Owner
Holly Wortell
Nurse #2
Lorraine Marga
Mother at Pet Store
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Student #1
Andres McKenzie
Student #2
Chris
Beethoven
Richard Portnow
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Brian Levant
Director
Amy Holden Jones
Writer
John Hughes
Writer
Michael C. Gross
Producer
Joe Medjuck
Producer
Beethoven Ratings & Reviews
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February 23, 2025
Beethoven is a heartwarming family classic that never fails to bring joy to viewers of all ages. The movie perfectly captures the lovable chaos that comes with having a gigantic St. Bernard as part of the family. Beethoven, with his endearing personality and mischievous antics, instantly wins hearts, becoming the star of every scene he’s in. The film balances humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments, showcasing the unbreakable bond between a family and their furry companion. The Newton family’s journey from initial hesitation to fully embracing Beethoven is both relatable and touching. Add to that a villainous subplot, and you have a well-rounded story with plenty of laughs and drama. Whether you’re a dog lover or simply in search of feel-good entertainment, Beethoven delivers with charm, fun, and a reminder of the joy pets bring into our lives. It’s a movie you’ll want to watch over and over again!
Boston Globe
Betsy Sherman
Underlying this formulaic plot is a strange tone of desperateness in the movie's smiley-faced depiction of a "perfect" suburban nuclear family... For a family that's not missing any meals, they do more whimpering than any of the animals in the movie.
Tampa Bay Times
Hal Lipper
If you have any desire to see Charles Grodin upstaged by a slobbering St. Bernard in the formulaic comedy Beethoven, then I suggest you rent Turner and Hooch and see Tom Hanks being slimed by his large canine partner instead.
Hartford Courant
Malcolm Johnson
Every moment fits neatly together in an almost machined way. But the time lopes by and a few of the sequences prove oddly delightful.
Antagony & Ecstasy
Tim Brayton
A family comedy about a wacky & destructive St. Bernard that is totally without any merit whatsoever.
Common Sense Media
M. Faust
A sloppy but lovable pooch of a movie.
TV Guide
A safely banal concoction in the tradition of the bland live-action Disney features cranked out during the Magic Kingdom's dispirited years after Walt's death.
Variety
Variety Staff
Rallies at the end to prevent chaperoning adults from feeling their time was completely wasted.
Juicy Cerebellum
Alex Sandell
I love dogs, but still had trouble getting through this.
Kansas City Kansan
Steve Crum
Overbearing (actually overdogging) family comedy.
Movie Mom
Nell Minow
Anti-working mom bias gives a sour feeling to an otherwise innocuous dog movie.
New York Times
Janet Maslin
Beethoven is no classic, but it's a sunny, energetic children's film with a good notion of what young audiences like.
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
If I were under the age of 14 and had not already seen all of those earlier animal movies, I might well have enjoyed Beethoven more. It's the kind of clever, innocuous family entertainment that's always in short supply.
Austin Chronicle
Nick Barbaro
Unless you are taking a child, there is absolutely no reason you should put yourself through this almost perfectly mindless exercise in canine celebration (exception: if your favorite comic strip is Marmaduke, this may be the movie for you).
Washington Post
Rita Kempley
A waggish tale of canine chicanery, an uproarious if impawsible symphony of drool, doggy fidelity and chewed shoes.
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