Beethoven
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58% Critic Match

Beethoven

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

5.8 / 10 1992 1h 27mPG English
FamilyComedy

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

George Newton

Lead
Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Alice Newton

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Dr. Varnick

Nicholle Tom

Nicholle Tom

Ryce

Christopher Castile

Christopher Castile

Ted

Sarah Rose Karr

Sarah Rose Karr

Emily

Chris the Dog

Chris the Dog

Beethoven

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Harvey

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Levant's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Beethoven is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker