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Beethoven (1992)

PG · 1992-04-03 · 1h 27m · EN
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The head of the family is the one with the tail.

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.

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John HughesWriterBrian LevantDirectorAmy Holden JonesWriter
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Charles GrodinCharles GrodinGeorge NewtonBonnie HuntBonnie HuntAlice NewtonDean JonesDean JonesHerman VarnickNicholle TomNicholle TomRyce NewtonChristopher CastileChristopher CastileTedSarah Rose KarrSarah Rose KarrEmilyChrisChrisBeethovenOliver PlattOliver PlattHarveyStanley TucciStanley TucciVernonDavid DuchovnyDavid DuchovnyBradPatricia HeatonPatricia HeatonBrieLaurel CroninLaurel CroninDevonia Peet

Keywords

FamilyPuppyPetsSt. bernard's dogSt. bernard

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · FamilyTheme affinityFamily · Puppy · PetsDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · FamilyDirector preference81315

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What is Beethoven about?

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.

How long is Beethoven?

Beethoven has a runtime of 87 minutes.

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