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5.6 / 10(1,086 votes)IMDbPG19931h 29m$118.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Beethoven's 2nd

“The Newton Family is going to the dogs...”

Synopsis

Beethoven is back -- and this time, he has a whole brood with him now that he's met his canine match, Missy, and fathered a family. The only problem is that Missy's owner, Regina, wants to sell the puppies and tear the clan apart. It's up to Beethoven and the Newton kids to save the day and keep everyone together.

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Beethoven's 2nd - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 22, 2004

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (7.88x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$118.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

7.88x

+$103.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $118.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rod Daniel
Screenplay & Story
Len Blum
Original Score
Randy Edelman
Original Title
Beethoven's 2nd
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German, Italian, French, English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$118.2M
Production Studios
Northern Lights Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rod Daniel

Screenplay & Story

Len Blum, John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones

Original Score & Music

Randy Edelman

Director of Photography

Wilmer Butler, Earl Clark, Mike Benson

Film Editing

Sheldon Kahn, William D. Gordean

Producers

Ivan Reitman, Michael C. Gross, Joe Medjuck

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John HughesCharacters:Amy Holden Jones

Department Leadership Roster

Randy Edelman

Randy Edelman

Original Music Composer

Len Blum

Len Blum

Screenplay

Sheldon Kahn

Editor

Michael C. Gross

Producer

William D. Gordean

Editor

Rod Daniel

Rod Daniel

Director

Joe Medjuck

Joe Medjuck

Producer

Wilmer Butler

Wilmer Butler

Director of Photography

Paul Lasaine

Visual Effects Supervisor

Lawrence Miller

Production Design

April Ferry

April Ferry

Costume Design

Ronnie Rondell Jr.

Ronnie Rondell Jr.

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beethoven's 2nd

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Beethoven's 2nd about?

Beethoven is back -- and this time, he has a whole brood with him now that he's met his canine match, Missy, and fathered a family. The only problem is that Missy's owner, Regina, wants to sell the puppies and tear the clan apart. It's up to Beethoven and the Newton kids to save the day and keep everyone together.

Who directed Beethoven's 2nd?

Beethoven's 2nd was directed by Rod Daniel.

Who stars in Beethoven's 2nd?

The principal cast of Beethoven's 2nd includes Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr.

When was Beethoven's 2nd released and how long is it?

Beethoven's 2nd was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What was the box office and production budget of Beethoven's 2nd?

Beethoven's 2nd had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $118.2M at the worldwide box office (7.88 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Beethoven's 2nd?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Beethoven's 2nd was composed by Randy Edelman.

Is Beethoven's 2nd based on a book or true story?

Beethoven's 2nd is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Hughes", Characters: "Amy Holden Jones".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Beethoven's 2nd?

Beethoven's 2nd holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).