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Beethoven’s 5th (2003): Cast

Beethoven’s 5th (2003) movie poster

Beethoven’s 5th is a 2003 family comedy directed by Mark Griffiths, starring Daveigh Chase as Sara Newton, Rodman Flender and Tom Poston. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Beethoven’s 5th (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Mark Griffiths
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beethoven’s 5th About?

The premise of Beethoven’s 5th without spoilers.

Sara takes Beethoven to her eccentric Uncle Freddie’s old mining town for a summer vacation. The mischievous dog uncovers a clue to the legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig, sparking a frantic treasure hunt among the town’s quirky residents. With help from Uncle Freddie and the mysterious Garrett, Sara and Beethoven race to uncover the long‑kept secret.

Beethoven’s 5th Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
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  • animal character name as title
  • beethoven the dog character
  • slimehouse
  • animals family
  • dog movie
  • punctuation in title
  • numbered sequel
  • apostrophe in title
  • animal actor
  • whiskers
  • tail
+9 more
  • fur
  • saint bernard dog
  • fifth part
  • treasure
  • mine
  • cat
  • sequel
  • dog
  • dog actor
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Cast & crew

Beethoven’s 5th Cast & Characters

Daveigh Chase leads the cast as Sara Newton, with Rodman Flender as Moe Selig and Tom Poston as John Giles / Selig. Directed by Mark Griffiths; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Beethoven’s 5th

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From the director

More from Mark Griffiths

More films directed by Mark Griffiths, best-rated first: Hardbodies, The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story, June in January and Nearlyweds.

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Beethoven’s 5th Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Beethoven’s 5th.

"Beethoven's 5th" - Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in Beethoven’s 5th

20 cars on screen, including the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1971 Chevrolet C-Series.

All 20 cars
  • 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado in Beethoven’s 5th 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role
  • 1971 Chevrolet C-Series in Beethoven’s 5th 1971 Chevrolet C-Series Important role
  • 1923 Chevrolet Superior in Beethoven’s 5th 1923 Chevrolet Superior Important role
  • 1929 De Soto Six in Beethoven’s 5th 1929 De Soto Six Important role
Details

Beethoven’s 5th Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Beethoven et le trésor perdu” and “Beethoven 5”.

Also known as
  • Beethoven et le trésor perdu
  • Beethoven 5
  • Beethoven's Femte
  • Бетховен 5
  • Beethoven auf Schatzsuche
  • Beethoven 5 : Chasseur de trésor
  • Beethoven 5: El perro buscatesoros
  • Beethoven 5: Chasseur de trésor
  • Бетовен 5
  • 베토벤 5
  • 无敌当家5
  • Bethovenas 5
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  • Beethovenin viides
  • Afacan Köpek Beethoven 5
  • Μπετόβεν 5
  • Beethovens Femte
  • Beethovens femma
  • Bēthovens 5

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FAQ

Beethoven’s 5th FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beethoven’s 5th, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beethoven’s 5th?

Beethoven’s 5th runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Beethoven’s 5th released?

Beethoven’s 5th was released on December 2, 2003.

Who directed Beethoven’s 5th?

Beethoven’s 5th was directed by Mark Griffiths.

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Who is in the cast of Beethoven’s 5th?

Beethoven’s 5th stars Daveigh Chase as Sara Newton, Rodman Flender as Moe Selig and Tom Poston as John Giles / Selig, among 14 credited actors.

Does Beethoven’s 5th have a post-credit scene?

No. Beethoven’s 5th has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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