Copying Beethoven (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Copying Beethoven is a 2006 historical drama directed by Agnieszka Holland, starring Ed Harris, Diane Kruger and Matthew Goode. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $6.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Copying Beethoven About?
The premise of Copying Beethoven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 19th century Vienna, Anna Holtz, a talented and devoted music student, becomes involved with the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven. As their lives intersect, Beethoven's difficult personality begins to mellow, and an unexpected friendship develops between them. However, their connection faces challenges when Anna's engagement to another man looms, creating a complex emotional situation for all involved.
Copying Beethoven Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- music student
- music copyist
- homosexual subtext
- musical composition
- period drama
- mgm
- ode to joy
- 1820s
- symphony
- student
- romanticism
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- pit
- performance
- orchestra
- 19th century
- title directed by female
- feminism
- empire fashion
- period piece
- piss pot
- cleaning
- music competition
- shaving
- feeding
- soup
- circular staircase
- archduke
- engineer
- theft
- old woman
- neighbor
- forest
- woods
- dog
- architect
- rear nudity
- nudity
- sonata
- undressing
- reference to salieri
- great aunt
- heresay
- excommunication
- pen and ink
- urban setting
- farm
- rural setting
- boy
- eating
Copying Beethoven Cast
Ed Harris leads the cast, with Diane Kruger and Matthew Goode. Directed by Agnieszka Holland.
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Director Agnieszka Holland
More from Agnieszka Holland
More films directed by Agnieszka Holland, best-rated first: Green Border, Burning Bush, Spoor and Charlatan.
Copying Beethoven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Copying Beethoven 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 28% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Copying Beethoven Plot Summary
What happens in Copying Beethoven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Copying Beethoven is a compelling period drama that delves into the final year of Ludwig van Beethoven, portrayed by Ed Harris. The film opens with a poignant scene featuring a frail Beethoven, while Anna Holz, played by Diane Kruger, witnesses this profound moment, establishing an emotional connection between them right from the start.
Full summary
The whole story of Copying Beethoven, scene by scene
Copying Beethoven Box Office
Copying Beethoven grossed $6.2 million worldwide. $384,029 came from the US and Canada and $5.8 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.2M
- US & Canada
- $384K
- International
- $5.8M
Copying Beethoven Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Copying Beethoven.
How Well Do You Know Copying Beethoven?
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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Who plays the role of Ludwig van Beethoven in the film?
Copying Beethoven Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “카핑 베토벤” and “Klang der Stille”.
- Also known as
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- 카핑 베토벤
- Klang der Stille
- Beethoven'ı Anlamak
- Io e Beethoven
- Переписывая Бетховена
- L'Élève de Beethoven
- 复制贝多芬
- Beethoven árnyékában
- Ve stínu Beethovena
- להעתיק את בטהובן
- Партитурите на Бетовен
- Copiant Beethoven
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- O Segredo de Beethoven
- Kopia mistrza
- Copiando a Beethoven
- V tieni Beethovena, ბეთჰოვენის გადაწერისას
- Як Бетховен
- 貝多芬未緣曲
- ฝากใจไว้กับ เบโธเฟ่น
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Movies Like Copying Beethoven
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Life and Loves of Beethoven, Louis van Beethoven and Beethoven - Days in a Life.
Copying Beethoven FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Copying Beethoven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Copying Beethoven released?
Copying Beethoven was released on November 10, 2006.
Who directed Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
More films by Agnieszka Holland Who is in the cast of Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven stars Ed Harris, Diane Kruger and Matthew Goode.
How much did Copying Beethoven make at the box office?
Copying Beethoven grossed $6.2 million worldwide ($384,029 domestic, $5.8 million international).
How is Copying Beethoven rated?
Copying Beethoven has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Copying Beethoven have a post-credit scene?
No. Copying Beethoven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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