Add your email and we'll match picks to the services you stream at home.

Poster for In Search of Beethoven

In Search of Beethoven

Seen it?

2009 | 139 min | Documentary, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for music lovers and anyone who likes learning something new. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or The Last Waltz.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

In Search of Beethoven offers a comprehensive documentary about the life and works of the great composer. Over 65 performances by the world's finest musicians were recorded and 100 interviews conducted in the making of this beautifully crafted film. Eleven interviews are included in the Extras and Six complete movements.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

More like this

Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks

Cast & crew

Directed by Phil Grabsky

  • Leif Ove AndsnesSelf
  • Emanuel AxSelf
  • Kristian BezuidenhoutSelf
  • Giovanni BiettiSelf
  • Jonathan BissSelf
  • Ronald BrautigamSelf
  • Riccardo ChaillySelf
  • Barry CooperSelf
  • Jonathan Del MarSelf
  • Albert DohmenSelf