Beethoven's 3rd
“Buckle up... Beethoven is taking a road trip!”
Synopsis
Everyone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton, his wife Beth and kids Brennan and Sara shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.
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Beethoven's 3rd - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-29
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Judge Reinhold
Richard Newton
Julia Sweeney
Beth Newton
Joe Pichler
Brennan Newton
Michaela Gallo
Sara Newton
Mike Ciccolini
Tommy
Jamie Marsh
Bill
Danielle Keaton
Penny
Frank Gorshin
Uncle Morrie
Holly Mitchell
Kennel Employee
Mark Carlton
Officer Ranger Smith
Dana Lee
Sheriff Festus
Big Nate Kanae
Black Bart/Sumo Cowboy
Greg Pitts
Quentin
Dean Wayton
Delivery Man
Scott Evans
Grocery Store Manager
James Kiriyama-Lem
Gubesoshi
Blake Boyd
Gary
Phil Hawn
Train Park Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mickey Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Schechter, John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
- Original Score
- Philip Giffin
- Original Title
- Beethoven's 3rd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mickey Evans
Jeff Schechter, John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
Philip Giffin
John B. Aronson
Harry Keramidas
David Bixler, Kelli Konop
Department Leadership Roster
David Mickey Evans
Director
Jeff Schechter
Writer
Gary J. Wayton
Stunt Coordinator
Philip Giffin
Original Music Composer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
John B. Aronson
Director of Photography
David Bixler
Producer
Kelli Konop
Producer
Bonnie Stauch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beethoven's 3rd
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What is Beethoven's 3rd about?
Everyone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton, his wife Beth and kids Brennan and Sara shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.
Who directed Beethoven's 3rd?
Beethoven's 3rd was directed by David Mickey Evans.
Who stars in Beethoven's 3rd?
The principal cast of Beethoven's 3rd includes Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo, Mike Ciccolini.
When was Beethoven's 3rd released and how long is it?
Beethoven's 3rd was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Beethoven's 3rd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beethoven's 3rd was composed by Philip Giffin.
Is Beethoven's 3rd based on a book or true story?
Beethoven's 3rd 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 3rd?
Beethoven's 3rd 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: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).