Beethoven's 5th (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2003, Beethoven's 5th is a comedy and family film directed by Mark Griffiths, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years.
Who’s in it. Beethoven's 5th stars Dave Thomas as Freddy Kablinski, Faith Ford as Julie Dempsey, Daveigh Chase as Sara Newton and Tom Poston as John Giles / Selig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Beethoven's 5th has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beethoven's 5th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven's 5th tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven's 5th (2003)?
- In US, Beethoven's 5th is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beethoven's 5th worth watching?
- Beethoven's 5th holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beethoven's 5th?
- Beethoven's 5th stars Dave Thomas, Faith Ford, Daveigh Chase, Tom Poston and Katherine Helmond.
- When was Beethoven's 5th released?
- Beethoven's 5th was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.