Beethoven's 4th 2001
“The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- David Mickey Evans
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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Topic: Film "Beethoven's 4th" (2001). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Family, Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 304 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Topic: Film "Beethoven's 4th" (2001).
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Title: Beethoven's 4th (also referred to as Beethoven 4).
Year: 2001.
Release Date (US): 12/04/2001.
Genre: Family, Comedy (American family comedy).
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Director: David M. Evans.
Cast: Judge Reinhold (Richard Newton), Julia Sweeney (Beth Newton), Joe Pichler (Brennan Newton), Michaela Gallo (Sara Newton), Kaleigh Krishová.
Sequel/Predecessor: Follows Beethoven 3.
Plot/Synopsis: The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. It is a prince and the pauper scenario, where the real Beethoven is living with a pompous rich family.
Note: It is the last film to feature Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton, Joe Pichler as Brennan Newton, and Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton.
Should you watch it?
“A mischievous Saint Bernard swaps places with a refined lookalike, causing chaos for two different families.”
- Features a classic prince and the pauper narrative structure
- Provides lighthearted entertainment suitable for family viewing
- Continues the established series of Beethoven films
- Viewers may find the premise repetitive compared to earlier entries in the series
Watch it if you enjoy family-oriented comedies featuring canine antics and mistaken identity tropes.
This is a G-rated family comedy with a lighthearted tone and a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
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Where can I watch Beethoven's 4th?
The film is available to rent or buy through various digital platforms.
Is this movie worth watching?
It is a G-rated family comedy that may appeal to those who enjoy the previous installments of the series.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Is this a standalone film?
No, it is an American family comedy that follows the events of the previous film, Beethoven 3.
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