Copying Beethoven
Seen it?2006 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (28% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Serving as Ludwig van Beethoven's copyist gives a conservatory student access to the composer's musical genius, but also exposes her to his cruelty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Agnieszka Holland
- Ed HarrisLudwig van Beethoven
- Diane KrugerAnna Holtz
- Matthew GoodeMartin Bauer
- Phyllida LawMother Canisius
- Ralph RiachWenzel Schlemmer
- Bill StewartRudy
- Angus BarnettKrenski
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