Beethoven's 2nd (1993) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Beethoven's 2nd
Director: Rod Daniel
Released: 1993
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 5.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Beethoven is back -- and this time, he has a whole brood with him now that he's met his canine match, Missy, and fathered a family. The only problem is that Missy's owner, Regina, wants to sell the puppies and tear the clan apart. It's up to Beethoven and the Newton kids to save the day and keep everyone together.

Rated PG • 1993 • 1h 29m

Directed by Rod Daniel

5.6

1K+

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The slobbery St. Bernard Beethoven falls for a fellow St. Bernard and becomes a dad, but the family must rescue the puppies from a greedy woman scheming to sell them.

Cast

Chris the Dog

Charles Grodin

Bonnie Hunt

Nicholle Tom

Christopher Castile

Sarah Rose Karr

Debi Mazar

Chris Penn

Ashley Hamilton

Danny Masterson

Catherine Reitman

Maury Chaykin

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Is Beethoven's 2nd appropriate for kids?

The slobbery St. Bernard Beethoven falls for a fellow St. Bernard and becomes a dad, but the family must rescue the puppies from a greedy woman scheming to sell them. Read more — free account

Content severity in Beethoven's 2nd

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Beethoven's 2nd, moment by moment

0:33 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:46 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
1:09 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Beethoven's 2nd

Mild. A little adult innuendo and 'doggy romance.'

Violence and gore in Beethoven's 2nd

Mild. Comic peril, a villain threatening the puppies, and a waterfall rescue; bloodless.

Language in Beethoven's 2nd

Mild. A couple of mild words.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beethoven's 2nd

Mild. Adult drinking.

Mature themes in Beethoven's 2nd

Family, responsibility, and protecting those you love. A gentle, broad family comedy; the puppy-peril is the main mild tension.

Scary moments in Beethoven's 2nd

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Is Beethoven's 2nd appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Beethoven's 2nd is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. The slobbery St. Bernard Beethoven falls for a fellow St. Bernard and becomes a dad, but the family must rescue the puppies from a greedy woman scheming to sell them.

What age rating does Beethoven's 2nd have?

Beethoven's 2nd is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is Beethoven's 2nd about?

The slobbery St. Bernard Beethoven falls for a fellow St. Bernard and becomes a dad, but the family must rescue the puppies from a greedy woman scheming to sell them.

Is there sex or nudity in Beethoven's 2nd?

Mild. A little adult innuendo and 'doggy romance.'

How violent is Beethoven's 2nd?

Mild. Comic peril, a villain threatening the puppies, and a waterfall rescue; bloodless.

Is the language in Beethoven's 2nd appropriate for kids?

Mild. A couple of mild words.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beethoven's 2nd?

Mild. Adult drinking.

What mature themes appear in Beethoven's 2nd?

Family, responsibility, and protecting those you love. A gentle, broad family comedy; the puppy-peril is the main mild tension.

How long is Beethoven's 2nd?

Beethoven's 2nd runs 89 minutes, directed by Rod Daniel, released in 1993.