Beethoven's 4th (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Beethoven's 4th is a comedy and family film directed by David Mickey Evans, running about 93 minutes. “The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Beethoven's 4th stars Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton, Joe Pichler as Brennan Newton and Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Beethoven's 4th 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 4th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven's 4th tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven's 4th (2001)?
- In US, Beethoven's 4th 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 4th worth watching?
- Beethoven's 4th 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 4th?
- Beethoven's 4th stars Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo and Kaleigh Krish.
- When was Beethoven's 4th released?
- Beethoven's 4th was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.