Beethoven

Beethoven (1992)

Name: Beethoven
Genre: Christmas film, comedy film, family film
Released: 1992
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Bonnie Hunt, Charles Grodin, Christopher Castile, Cirroc Lofton, David Duchovny

A big St. Bernard puppy joins a family and wins them over, while a sinister vet plots against him.

Details: 87 min · Christmas film · comedy film
Directed by: Brian Levant
Format: Live-action
Country: United States
Animals: Dogs

PetActing ratings

3/5 Paw Score

A silly, slobbery family comedy.

Does the animal die?

Reveal answer (spoilers)

No, the animals survive.

Beethoven survives the villain plot.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?

Mild: brief peril or tense moments

A vet who tests on animals and a showdown with the dog.

Real animals or CGI?

Real animals

Real dogs.

On-set animal welfare

Not publicly documented.

Tearjerker level

💧💧 2/5

Light and funny.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)

Ages 6+

Villain threatens the dog; a vet testing scene.

Breed / species accuracy

Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

Beethoven (dog)

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