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Beethoven

PG19921h 27mBrian Levant
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 31%

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

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.

FamilyComedy
PuppySt. BernardFamilyPets

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beethoven (1992) 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, 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.

Who stars in Beethoven?

Beethoven stars Chris the Dog (Beethoven), Charles Grodin (George Newton), Bonnie Hunt (Alice Newton), Dean Jones (Dr. Varnick), Nicholle Tom (Ryce Newton). The film was directed by Brian Levant.

How long is Beethoven?

Beethoven has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated PG.

Is Beethoven worth watching?

Beethoven holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 31. Fans of Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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