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Beethoven's 4th 2001

“The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient.”

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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
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Family #Comedy
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Topic: Film "Beethoven's 4th" (2001).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
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.

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“A gripping exploration of family and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Beethoven's 4th holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 304 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.

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Beethoven's 4th is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

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Beethoven's 4th was directed by David Mickey Evans.

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