The Washington Post
A waggish tale of canine chicanery, an uproarious if impawsible symphony of drool, doggy fidelity and chewed shoes.
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Beethoven
The 1992 comedy classic about a big, loveable, slobbering, trouble-making St Bernard and the family who tries to handle him. Written by iconic ‘80s filmmaker John Hughes (under the faux name Edmond Dantès).
Living comfortably in their American home, the Newton family can’t help but feel something missing from their lives. To fill this void, they welcome adorable St Bernard puppy Beethoven into their home. But when he grows up, the dog becomes a big drooling troublesome mutt, at least in the father’s eyes. While the rest of the family becomes attached to their furry friend, a dodgy local vet seeks to reclaim Beethoven for more sinister reasons.
Less1992Rating: G87 minsUSA
Kids & Family
- Director:
- Brian Levant ('The Flintstones', 'Are We There Yet?')
- Cast:
- Charles GrodinBonnie HuntDean JonesOliver PlattStanley TucciNicholle TomDavid DuchovnyJoseph Gordon-Levitt
Beethoven | Reviews
31%26 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Roger Ebert
It's the kind of clever, innocuous family entertainment that's always in short supply.
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The New York Times
Beethoven is no classic, but it's a sunny, energetic children's film with a good notion of what young audiences like.
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Time Out
Elevated from the doldrums... by a surprisingly bouncy script, the film is also redeemed by regular interludes of acerbic dialogue and a brace of fine supporting performances...
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Variety
Rallies at the end to prevent chaperoning adults from feeling their time was completely wasted.
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Beethoven | Release Details
Beethoven is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Google Play and Apple TV.