Movie

Beethoven

“The head of the family is the one with the tail.”

★ 5.8(2,240)19921h 27m

Beethoven is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Beethoven

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Brian Levant
Release date: 1992-04-03
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $147,214,049
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Northern Lights Entertainment
Part of: Beethoven Collection

Beethoven — trailer

About Beethoven

Beethoven is a 1992 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Brian Levant, starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt and Dean Jones. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 2,240 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beethoven in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

Cast

Charles Grodin

George Newton

Bonnie Hunt

Alice Newton

Dean Jones

Dr. Varnick

Nicholle Tom

Ryce

Christopher Castile

Ted

Sarah Rose Karr

Emily

Chris the Dog

Beethoven

Oliver Platt

Harvey

Stanley Tucci

Vernon

Laurel Cronin

Devonia Peet

David Duchovny

Brad

Patricia Heaton

Brie

Themes & keywords

puppyst. bernardfamilypets

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beethoven in Canada?+

In Canada, Beethoven is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Beethoven on Netflix?+

Beethoven is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Beethoven?+

Beethoven has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Beethoven?+

Beethoven stars Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom and Christopher Castile.

When did Beethoven come out?+

Beethoven is a 1992 movie directed by Brian Levant.

What genre is Beethoven?+

Beethoven is Family and Comedy film.

Who directed Beethoven?+

Beethoven was directed by Brian Levant.