Beethoven's 5th
Synopsis
When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years.
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"Beethoven's 5th" - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-08
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Dave Thomas
Freddy Kablinski
Faith Ford
Julie Dempsey
Daveigh Chase
Sara Newton
Tom Poston
John Giles / Selig
Katherine Helmond
Crazy Cora Wilkens
Sammy Kahn
Garrett
Richard Riehle
Vaughn Carter
Clint Howard
Owen Tuttle
Kathy Griffin
Evie Kling
John Larroquette
Mayor Harold Herman
Rodman Flender
Moe Selig
Rick Dean
Stu
Mary Jo Catlett
Sweet Grandmother
Maria Ford
Pretty Town Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
- Original Score
- Adam Berry
- Original Title
- Beethoven's 5th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal Home Entertainment Productions, Capital Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Griffiths
Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
Adam Berry
Christopher Baffa
John Gilbert
Mike Elliott
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Griffiths
Director
Elana Lesser
Writer
Cliff Ruby
Writer
Mike Elliott
Producer
Christopher Baffa
Director of Photography
John Gilbert
Editor
Anton Tremblay
Production Design
Jennifer L. Soulages
Costume Design
Jeff Danoff
Stunt Coordinator
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 5th
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What is Beethoven's 5th about?
When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years.
Who directed Beethoven's 5th?
Beethoven's 5th was directed by Mark Griffiths.
Who stars in Beethoven's 5th?
The principal cast of Beethoven's 5th includes Dave Thomas, Faith Ford, Daveigh Chase, Tom Poston, Katherine Helmond.
When was Beethoven's 5th released and how long is it?
Beethoven's 5th was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Beethoven's 5th?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beethoven's 5th was composed by Adam Berry.
Is Beethoven's 5th based on a book or true story?
Beethoven's 5th 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 5th?
Beethoven's 5th 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.).