Beethoven's 4th
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient.
2001 • 93 min • Family · Comedy
Synopsis
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. Turns out it's a prince and the pauper scenario, with the real Beethoven now living with a pompous rich family.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 53 Audience · 302 · 100%
The lovable St. Bernard, Beethoven, gets mixed up in a "prince and the pauper" swap when he accidentally trades places with a look-alike dog from a wealthy, stuck-up family. Hilarity ensues as both dogs try to adapt to their new, very different surroundings. It's a warm and fun family comedy.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some slapstick humor with mild falls.
- Brief moments of dogs acting unruly.
- A family struggles with financial worries.
What it models well
- Family bonds
- Acceptance of differences
- Loyalty and friendship
- Seeing beyond appearances
Talk about it after
- How Beethoven's family adapted to the "new" dog.
- What it means to be truly wealthy or poor.
- The importance of good manners vs. kindness.
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Top billed cast
Director: David Mickey Evans • Crew: John Loy
Trailers & clips
Beethoven's 4th (2001) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Beethoven's 4th trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.3/10 (302)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- Beethoven Collection
- IMDb
- tt0294345
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