Beethoven's Big Break (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, Beethoven's Big Break is a comedy and family film directed by Mike Elliott, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to stardom. However, a trio of unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells have plans to kidnap the famous dog and hold him for ransom.
Who’s in it. Beethoven's Big Break stars Jonathan Silverman as Eddie, Moisés Arias as Billy, Rhea Perlman as Patricia and Stephen Tobolowsky as Sal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Beethoven's Big Break has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Beethoven's Big Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven's Big Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven's Big Break (2008)?
- In US, Beethoven's Big Break 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 Beethoven's Big Break worth watching?
- Beethoven's Big Break holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beethoven's Big Break?
- Beethoven's Big Break stars Jonathan Silverman, Moisés Arias, Rhea Perlman, Stephen Tobolowsky and Eddie Griffin.
- When was Beethoven's Big Break released?
- Beethoven's Big Break was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.