Beethoven (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2005, Beethoven is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Three-part BBC dramatized documentary series presented by the conductor Charles Hazlewood, taking a look at the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Who’s in it. Beethoven stars Paul Rhys as Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Hazlewood as Self - Presenter, Alan Emslie as Timpanist and David Bamber as Prince Lichnowsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Beethoven sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beethoven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beethoven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beethoven worth watching?
- Beethoven holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beethoven?
- Beethoven stars Paul Rhys, Charles Hazlewood, Alan Emslie, David Bamber and Casper Harvey.
- When was Beethoven released?
- Beethoven was released in 2005.