Beethoven’s 4th (2001): Cast & Plot
Beethoven’s 4th is a 2001 family comedy directed by David Mickey Evans, starring Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney and Michaela Gallo. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 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 4th About?
The premise of Beethoven’s 4th without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The family is delighted and confused when their beloved St. Bernard, Beethoven, suddenly becomes impeccably obedient. They soon discover a prince has swapped places with the dog, creating a prince‑and‑pauper scenario, while the real Beethoven now lives with a pompous, wealthy family.
Beethoven’s 4th Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- husband wife relationship
- brother sister relationship
- girl dog relationship
- human dog relationship
- master dog relationship
- owner dog relationship
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- boy dog relationship
- prince and pauper
- switched identities
- switched identity
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- dog obedience class
- obedience training
- animal character name as title
- beethoven the dog character
- abduction
- slimehouse
- animals family
- dog movie
- leash
- training a dog
- ransom
- hot dog
- drooling
- drool
- painting
- obedience
- neglected child
- two word title
- wish me luck
- 2000s
- punctuation in title
- numbered sequel
- apostrophe in title
- animal actor
- family relationships
- sequel
- saint bernard dog
- fourth part
- dog
- dog actor
Beethoven’s 4th 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; 15 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 4th
· 11 more- Veanne Cox Martha Sedgewick
- Art LaFleur Sgt. Rutledge
- Natalie Elizabeth Marston Hayley
- Matt McCoy Reginald Sedgewick
- Kaleigh Krish Madison Sedgewick
- Mark Lindsay Chapman Johnnie Simmons
- Nick Meaney Nigel Bigalow
- Patrick Bristow Guillermo
- Scott Evans Chiuchua Dancer
- Jeff Coopwood Bill
- June Lu Mrs. Florence Rutledge
More from David Mickey Evans
More films directed by David Mickey Evans: Smitty, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, Wilder Days and Beethoven’s 3rd.
Beethoven’s 4th Plot Summary
What happens in Beethoven’s 4th from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard Newton Judge Reinhold checks in with his two children, Sara Newton and Brennan Newton before the school day begins, while the rest of the family remains occupied with Beethoven, the beloved St. Bernard that the kids are caring for on behalf of relatives. The parents, Reginald and Martha Sedgewick, would rather be rid of the dog, but the children adore him and find joy in his playful, faithful presence. The morning routine is a mix of warmth and tension as the Newtons balance love for their pet with the parents’ practical concerns about keeping him in the house. The children’ s attachment to Beethoven is clear, even as the adults weigh the pros and cons of a pet that seems to complicate their day-to-day lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Beethoven’s 4th, scene by scene
Beethoven’s 4th Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Beethoven's 4th (2001) Trailer (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know Beethoven’s 4th?
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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What breed is Beethoven?
Cars in Beethoven’s 4th
10 cars on screen, including the 2000 Jaguar XJR X308 and the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 W163.
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2000 Jaguar XJR X308 Important role -
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 W163 Important role -
2000 Volvo V40 Important role -
1999 BMW 328i E46 Minor role
Beethoven’s 4th Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Beethoven 4 - Doppelt bellt besser” and “Beethoven's Fjerde”.
- Also known as
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- Beethoven 4 - Doppelt bellt besser
- Beethoven's Fjerde
- Бетховен 4
- Beethoven 4
- Beethovens fyra
- Beethoven 4: Enredo en la familia
- Afacan Köpek Beethoven 4
- Бетовен 4
- 베토벤 4
- 无敌当家4
- Bethovenas 4
- Μπετόβεν 4
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- Beethovenin neljäs
- Beethovens Fjerde
- Bēthovens 4
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Movies Like Beethoven’s 4th
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beethoven’s 3rd, Beethoven’s Big Break and Beethoven’s 2nd.
Beethoven’s 4th FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beethoven’s 4th, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beethoven’s 4th?
Beethoven’s 4th runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Beethoven’s 4th released?
Beethoven’s 4th was released on December 4, 2001.
Who directed Beethoven’s 4th?
Beethoven’s 4th was directed by David Mickey Evans.
More films by David Mickey Evans Who is in the cast of Beethoven’s 4th?
Beethoven’s 4th stars Judge Reinhold as Richard Newton, Julia Sweeney as Beth Newton and Michaela Gallo as Sara Newton, among 15 credited actors.
Does Beethoven’s 4th have a post-credit scene?
No. Beethoven’s 4th has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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