Beethoven

1992 · 1h23 · Film

Directed by Brian Levant

Starring Chris the Dog, Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Laurel Cronin

Ideal when you feel… Bored Stressed Happy

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.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Screenplay

Amy Holden Jones, John Hughes

Music

Randy Edelman

Cinematography

Victor J. Kemper

Cast

Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Laurel Cronin

Updated August 14, 2026

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