Beethoven
When a mischievous St. Bernard named Beethoven joins the Newton family, he must outwit a ruthless veterinarian who’s hunting dogs for his secret experiments, or risk losing the home that finally feels complete.
“The head of the family is the one with the tail.”
Synopsis
The Newton family resides in a comfortable home, though they feel something is missing in their lives. This void is unexpectedly filled when a small puppy enters their home and begins to bond with the family. The puppy, named Beethoven, grows into a large St. Bernard. Meanwhile, Dr. Varnick, the local veterinarian, harbors a sinister secret—conducting illegal experiments that require a steady supply of dogs. Beethoven soon finds himself on Varnick's target list.
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A crew of 159+ credited
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Edited by William D GordeanShot by Victor J KemperScored by Randy EdelmanDesigned by Alex TavoularisSound by Gary C BourgeoisStunts by Buddy Joe Hooker
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1992 · Box office
Grossed $147.2M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$147.2M
US & Canada: $57.1M — 39% of worldwide · International: $90.1M (61%)
Opening weekend: $7.6M — 13% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $9.4M — 16% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,688 theaters
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Also known as
- (cable TV title)Beethoven: Story of a Dog
- Ein Hund namens Beethovende
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- CanadaApr 3, 1992
- United StatesApr 3, 1992
- AustraliaApr 9, 1992
- GermanyApr 9, 1992
- ItalyApr 10, 1992
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Cast & Crew
159 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Charles Grodin
as George Newton
Bonnie Hunt
as Alice Newton
Dean Jones
as Dr. Varnick
Nicholle Tom
as Ryce Newton
Christopher Castile
as Ted Newton
Sarah Rose Karr
as Emily Newton
Oliver Platt
as Harvey
Stanley Tucci
as Vernon
David Duchovny
as Brad
Patricia Heaton
as Brie
Laurel Cronin
as Devonia Peet
O Lan Jones
as Biker Woman
Supporting cast
29Nancy Fish
as Miss Grundel
Craig Pinkard
as Homeless Man
Robi Davidson
as Mark
Sherri Paysinger
as Reporter
Patrick Labrecque
as Bully #1
Jacob Kenner
as Bully #2
Matthew Brooks
as Bully #3
Chris Little
as Newsreader
Lisa Gerber
as Donna
Cory Danziger
as Mark's Friend
Colleen O Hara
as Young Woman
Nicolas Mize
as Young Man
Maxine Elliott Hicks
as Old Woman
Stephanie Durrer
as Young Woman
Cirroc Lofton
as Skateboarder #1
Chad Morton
as Skateboarder #2
Melora Walters
as Pet Shop Owner
Holly Wortell
as Nurse #2
Lorraine Marga
as Mother at Pet Store
Joseph Gordon Levitt
as Student #1
Andres Mckenzie
as Student #2
Chris
as Beethoven
Felix Carrey
as Parrot
Cujo
as Beethoven
Billy Dobson
as Beethoven (speaking)
Jennifer Kedeya
as Cat
Tony Koover
as Animals, Doberman
Richard Portnow
as Ammunition Company Representative
Helio Thomas
as Sparky
Directors
1Writers
2Producers
5Other crew
117Kevin Mcdermott
acting coach
Dominick J Daniels
actor liaison
Celine Monsarrat
Alice Newton
Carol Riggins
animal trainer
Cathy Churchman
animal trainer
Karl Lewis Miller
animal trainer
Megan Valinote
animal trainer
Gio Weckler
animation supervisor
Peter Abrahamson
animatronics engineer, animatronics puppeteer
Margaret Liu
apprentice editor
Kacy Magedman
art department coordinator
Charles William Breen
as Charles Breen
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