Beethoven's 3rd
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Beethoven's 3rd

Buckle up... Beethoven is taking a road trip!

2000 • 99 min • Family · Comedy

Synopsis

Everyone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton, his wife Beth and kids Brennan and Sara shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
52
Movie Knight Score
384 reviews
  • 52 Audience · 384 · 100%

The Newton family embarks on a cross-country road trip in an RV, unexpectedly joined by the lovable St. Bernard, Beethoven. When two bumbling thieves target the family, Beethoven steps up to protect them and save the day.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some slapstick comedic violence
  • Brief peril from bumbling thieves

What it models well

  • Family togetherness
  • Loyalty and protection
  • Helping others

Talk about it after

  • The importance of family adventures
  • How pets can be part of the family
  • Dealing with tricky situations

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Beethoven's 3rd. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: David Mickey Evans • Crew: Jeff Schechter

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Details

TMDB audience
5.2/10 (384)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Franchise
Beethoven Collection

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