Beethoven film series
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The Beethoven film series is a series of seven American
films, in which the plot revolves around a family attempting to control the antics of their pet, a Saint Bernard
. The first two films were theatrical releases and all after have been direct to video.
Beethoven hit theaters in April of 1992. Its opening grossed $7,587,565. It was the years 26th largest grossing film in the U.S. at $57,114,049.
, the Newton family finds and adopts a Saint Bernard. The family, with the exception of the father, (Charles Grodin
), becomes attached to the dog. Meanwhile, a veterinarian is planning to destroy Beethoven, but the family comes to his rescue, with the father, who has discovered his fondness for the dog, leading the way.
, Beethoven sires a litter of puppies, and the Newton family tries to save them from the dame's owner, who alternatively wishes to destroy or sell the puppies.
, the dog is sent across the country in a recreational vehicle
to attend a family reunion.
), still manages to cause trouble by accidentally switching places with a well-behaved look alike.
, both individually and as part of packs and collections of two or more films.
United States
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films, in which the plot revolves around a family attempting to control the antics of their pet, a Saint Bernard
St. Bernard (dog)
The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size.-Appearance:The St. Bernard is a large dog...
. The first two films were theatrical releases and all after have been direct to video.
Beethoven hit theaters in April of 1992. Its opening grossed $7,587,565. It was the years 26th largest grossing film in the U.S. at $57,114,049.
Beethoven
In BeethovenBeethoven (film)
Beethoven is a 1992 American family comedy film, directed by Brian Levant and starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt. The film is the first in the Beethoven film series....
, the Newton family finds and adopts a Saint Bernard. The family, with the exception of the father, (Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin is an American actor, comedian, author and former cable talk show host. Grodin began his acting career in the 1960s appearing in TV serials including The Virginian. He had a small part as an obstetrician in Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby in 1968...
), becomes attached to the dog. Meanwhile, a veterinarian is planning to destroy Beethoven, but the family comes to his rescue, with the father, who has discovered his fondness for the dog, leading the way.
Beethoven's 2nd
In Beethoven's 2ndBeethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd is a 1993 American family film directed by Rod Daniel, and the first sequel to the 1992 film, Beethoven. It starred Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt, and Beethoven's four puppies, Chubby, Dolly, Tchaikovsky, and Moe. This is the second of six installments in the Beethoven film series...
, Beethoven sires a litter of puppies, and the Newton family tries to save them from the dame's owner, who alternatively wishes to destroy or sell the puppies.
Beethoven's 3rd
In Beethoven's 3rdBeethoven's 3rd
Beethoven's 3rd is the second sequel to the 1992 film, Beethoven. Additionally, this is the third installment in the Beethoven film series...
, the dog is sent across the country in a recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
to attend a family reunion.
Beethoven's 4th
Beethoven, still with his actual owner's brother (Judge ReinholdJudge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold is an American actor, perhaps best known for co-starring in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop, Ruthless People, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and The Santa Clause trilogy.-Early life:...
), still manages to cause trouble by accidentally switching places with a well-behaved look alike.
Beethoven's 5th
Sara takes Beethoven camping with her crazy uncle. The last installment of the original storyline.Beethoven's Big Break
The first installment of a new storyline. A stray St. Bernard becomes a movie star.Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
Beethoven is put in the commercial business by a teenager named Mason. Meanwhile, an elf named Henry falls off his sleigh and Beethoven must find Santa's sack before Christmas. Meanwhile Beethoven finds the true meaning of Christmas.Beethoven: The Animated Series
Beethoven is also in the animated series, and speaks, with his animals friends Sparky, Ginger, Ceasar, Mr. Huggs.Characters
- Beethoven - the principal character of the series is a St. Bernard dog who was adopted by the Newton family in the first film.
- Missy - Beethoven's love interest and Brillo's dog with his ex-wife Regina in a second film.
- George Newton - married to Alice, father of Ryce, Ted, and Emily. He owns a business that sells air fresheners. He was not too fond of Beethoven at first. He appeared in the first two films.
- Alice Newton - married to George, mother of Ryce, Ted, and Emily. She appeared in the first two films.
- Ryce Newton - George and Alice's oldest daughter.
- Ted Newton - George and Alice's only son.
- Emily Newton - George and Alice's youngest daughter.
- Dr. Herman Varnick - the main antagonist of the first film. He's a veterinarian who plotted to kill Beethoven to test a new weapon.
- Harvey and Vernon - dognappers who worked for Varnick.
- Regina - the antagonist of the 2nd film. She is a brash, wealthy divorcee who takes Missy as alimonyAlimonyAlimony is a U.S. term denoting a legal obligation to provide financial support to one's spouse from the other spouse after marital separation or from the ex-spouse upon divorce...
and wants to sell her puppies for profit. - Floyd - the co-antagonist of the 2nd film. He is Regina's temperamental, dim-witted boyfriend who spends the film with her searching for Missy and her puppies.
- Brillo - Missy's owner and Regina's ex-husband.
- Richard Newton - George's brother; he first appeared in the third film when he took his family in an RV from Colorado to a family reunion in California.
- Beth Newton - Richard's wife.
- Brennan Newton - son of Richard and Beth
- Sara Newton - daughter of Richard and Beth
- Tommy and William - the antagonists of the third film who attempt to track down a DVD that ended up in a DVD that Richard rented in the third film.
- Penny - Brennan has a crush on her.
- Madison Sedgewick - daughter of Reginald and Martha and owner of Michealangelo.
- Reginald Sedgewick - a wealthy software company owner.
- Martha Sedgewick- Reginald's wife
- Michealangelo - a well-trained St. Bernard dog that switched places with Beethoven in the fourth movie.
- Johnnie Simmons - The Sedgewick's butler who held Michealangelo captive in order to attain ransom money from the Sedgewicks.
- Nigel Bigalow - Johnnie's hench man.
- Sgt. Rutledge - owner of a dog obedience school that Brennan and Sara took Beethoven to.
- Florence Rutledge - Sgt. Rutledge's wife.
- Freddy Kablinski - brother of Beth and uncle of Sara and Brennan. Sara visited him during the fifth film. Freddy is a cetified mechanic who lives in the small town of Quicksilver.
- Julie Dempsey - Sherriff of Quicksilver
- Moe and Rita Selig - bank robbers who robbed several banks across the midwest in the 1920s. Their car crashed in Quicksilver lake and they were declared dead. However, it was revealed that they survived and moved to Canada.
- John Giles/Selig - son of Rita and Moe Selig; he changed his name to Giles and moved to Quicksilver in an attempt to find the stolen money his parents hid somewhere in Quicksilver.
- Cora Wilkens - an elderly lady who claims she saw aliens and says that they told her that Rita and Moe escaped.
- Garrett - a 12 year old boy who helps Freddy, Sara, and Beethoven find the treasure.He's a smart boy and has a crush on Sara because he gave her a necklace, even if he says he it's just says so she wouldn't "chicken out".
- Harold Herman - President of the Chamber of Commerce of Quicksilver.
Merchandise
A line of toys was produced in conjunction with the first two films, and some toys are available on an ongoing basis.DVD releases
All films are available on DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, both individually and as part of packs and collections of two or more films.