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Biographical documentary

In Search of Beethoven (2009): Ratings & Box Office

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In Search of Beethoven is a 2009 biographical documentary directed by Phil Grabsky. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $222,994 worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$223K
Metascore
71
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In Search of Beethoven (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 19m (139 min)
Director
Phil Grabsky
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Search of Beethoven About?

The premise of In Search of Beethoven without spoilers.

This documentary reconsiders the popular image of Ludwig van Beethoven as a solitary, tormented genius. Instead, it explores the life of a complex and passionate individual, revealing a man driven by creativity and shaped by profound personal struggles and romantic relationships. Through examination of his letters and music, the film uncovers a multifaceted personality and offers a fresh perspective on the iconic composer's legacy.

In Search of Beethoven Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • 1800s
  • performance
  • reference to ludwig van beethoven
  • opera
  • classical
  • vienna austria
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • quartet
  • piano
  • orchestra
  • genius
+4 more
  • death
  • concert hall
  • composition
  • artist
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Crew

The Director of In Search of Beethoven

Directed by Phil Grabsky.

From the director

More from Phil Grabsky

More films directed by Phil Grabsky, best-rated first: In Search of Mozart, Hopper: An American Love Story, Easter in Art and Easter in Art.

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Ratings

In Search of Beethoven Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In Search of Beethoven 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Box office

In Search of Beethoven Box Office

In Search of Beethoven grossed $222,994 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$223K

International
$223K

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In Search of Beethoven FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of In Search of Beethoven, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Search of Beethoven?

In Search of Beethoven runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

When was In Search of Beethoven released?

In Search of Beethoven was released on September 23, 2009.

Who directed In Search of Beethoven?

In Search of Beethoven was directed by Phil Grabsky.

More films by Phil Grabsky

How much did In Search of Beethoven make at the box office?

In Search of Beethoven grossed $222,994 worldwide.

How is In Search of Beethoven rated?

In Search of Beethoven has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does In Search of Beethoven have a post-credit scene?

No. In Search of Beethoven has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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