Louis van Beethoven (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, Louis van Beethoven is a drama and history film directed by Niki Stein, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.
Who’s in it. Louis van Beethoven stars Tobias Moretti as Ludwig van Beethoven (adult), Colin Pütz as Ludwig van Beethoven (child), Anselm Bresgott as Ludwig van Beethoven (teen) and Ulrich Noethen as Christian Gottlob Neefe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Louis van Beethoven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Louis van Beethoven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Louis van Beethoven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Louis van Beethoven (2020)?
- In US, Louis van Beethoven is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Louis van Beethoven worth watching?
- Louis van Beethoven holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Louis van Beethoven?
- Louis van Beethoven stars Tobias Moretti, Colin Pütz, Anselm Bresgott, Ulrich Noethen and Ronald Kukulies.
- When was Louis van Beethoven released?
- Louis van Beethoven was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.