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Beethoven
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Beethoven

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

1992 • 87 min • Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
58
Movie Knight Score
2272 reviews
  • 58 Audience · 2272 · 100%

The Newton family adopts a St. Bernard puppy named Beethoven, who quickly grows into a beloved, oversized member of their household. Their happy life is threatened when a sinister veterinarian targets Beethoven and other dogs for unethical experiments.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Some moments of peril involving animals
  • Slapstick dog antics may cause some messy situations

What it models well

  • The joys of pet ownership
  • Importance of family unity
  • Standing up for what
  • s right

Talk about it after

  • Responsibility of pet ownership
  • Why it
  • s important to care for animals
  • Discussing animal cruelty and safety

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Top billed cast

Director: Brian Levant • Crew: John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones

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Details

TMDB audience
5.8/10 (2,272)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Box office
$147,214,049
Franchise
Beethoven Collection
IMDb
tt0103786

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