Beethoven’s 3rd (2000): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Beethoven’s 3rd is a 2000 family comedy directed by David Mickey Evans, starring Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney and Michaela Gallo. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- David Mickey Evans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beethoven’s 3rd About?
The premise of Beethoven’s 3rd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beethoven joins the Newton family on an adventurous road trip, proving he’s man’s best friend. Richard, Beth, and their children Brennan and Sara set out in their camper, soon picking up the slobbery St. Bernard as an unexpected passenger. Their plan to reunite Beethoven with his original owner takes a turn when thieves appear, and the lovable dog becomes an unlikely hero.
Beethoven’s 3rd Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- skunk
- brother sister relationship
- girl dog relationship
- human dog relationship
- master dog relationship
- owner dog relationship
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- boy dog relationship
- husband wife relationship
- animal character name as title
- beethoven the dog character
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- slimehouse
- animals family
- dog movie
- 2000s
- punctuation in title
- numbered sequel
- apostrophe in title
- animal actor
- lifting someone into the air
- family relationships
- saint bernard dog
- third part
- sequel
- dog actor
- dog
- animal
- independent film
Where to Watch Beethoven’s 3rd
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Beethoven’s 3rd Cast & Characters
Judge Reinhold leads the cast as Richard Newton, with Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton and Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton. Directed by David Mickey Evans; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Mickey Evans
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Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton - Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton
- Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton
- Joe Pichler as Brennan Newton
Also Starring in Beethoven’s 3rd
· 15 more- Mike Ciccolini Tommy
- Frank Gorshin Uncle Morrie
- Dana Lee Sheriff Festus
- Blake Boyd Gary
- Mark Carlton Officer Ranger Smith
- Scott Evans Grocery Store Manager
- Greg Pitts Quentin
- Phil Hawn Train Park Guest
- Danielle Keaton Penny
- Jamie Marsh Bill
- James Kiriyama-Lem Gubesoshi
- Holly Mitchell Kennel Employee
- Carl Vanmeter Sgt. McAlpine
- Big Nate Kanae Black Bart/Sumo Cowboy
- Dean Wayton Delivery Man
Beethoven’s 3rd Plot Summary
What happens in Beethoven’s 3rd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard Newton is a San Francisco-area native who plans a very particular grand tour for a family reunion, and his plans kick off in Denver, Colorado. He drags his wife, Beth Newton, and their two kids, Sara Newton and Brennan Newton, into a road trip that is less about spontaneity and more about recreating a cherished, if imperfect, memory from Richard’s own childhood in 1967. To make the trip feel truly special, he rents a gleaming, state-of-the-art RV that promises comfort, space, and the promise of a perfect family vacation as they chart a route toward California. The plan is meticulous, the itinerary long, and the family excitement is tempered only by Beth’s quiet skepticism about Richard’s obsession with recreating the past.
Full summary
The whole story of Beethoven’s 3rd, scene by scene
Beethoven’s 3rd Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beethoven’s 3rd.
How Well Do You Know Beethoven’s 3rd?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which city does Richard Newton start his family road trip from?
Cars in Beethoven’s 3rd
29 cars on screen, including the 1975 AMC Pacer and the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind Storm.
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1975 AMC Pacer Main role -
1999 Fleetwood Southwind Storm Main role -
2000 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1998 Lincoln Navigator Important role
Beethoven’s 3rd Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Beethoven 3” and “Beethoven 3 - Urlaub mit Hindernissen”.
- Also known as
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- Beethoven 3
- Beethoven 3 - Urlaub mit Hindernissen
- Beethoven - Urlaub mit Hindernissen
- Beethoven's Tredje
- Бетховен 3
- Beethoven 3: De excursión con la familia
- Beethovens trea
- Beethoven 3: Uma Família em Apuros
- Afacan Köpek Beethoven 3
- Бетовен 3
- 베토벤 3
- ベートーベン3
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- Bethovenas 3
- 无敌当家3
- Μπετόβεν: Το ταξίδι
- Beethovenin kolmas
- Bēthovens 3
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Movies Like Beethoven’s 3rd
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beethoven’s 2nd, Beethoven and Beethoven’s Big Break.
Beethoven’s 3rd FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Beethoven’s 3rd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beethoven’s 3rd?
Beethoven’s 3rd runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Beethoven’s 3rd released?
Beethoven’s 3rd was released on July 25, 2000.
Who directed Beethoven’s 3rd?
Beethoven’s 3rd was directed by David Mickey Evans.
More films by David Mickey Evans Who is in the cast of Beethoven’s 3rd?
Beethoven’s 3rd stars Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton and Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch Beethoven’s 3rd?
In the US, Beethoven’s 3rd is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Beethoven’s 3rd have a post-credit scene?
No. Beethoven’s 3rd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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