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Beethoven's Big Break

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2008 | 101 min | Family, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Dog Man, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Elliott

  • Jonathan SilvermanEddie Thornton
  • Jennifer FinniganLisa
  • Moisés AriasBilly
  • Eddie GriffinStanley
  • Rhea PerlmanPatricia
  • Stephen TobolowskySal
  • Oscar NuñezTick
  • Joey FatoneBones
  • Stefanie ScottKatie
  • Cesar MillanHimself