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JUST FOR LAUGHS
Beethoven's 4th.
Two dogs. One big mix-up.
The Newton children secretly enroll Beethoven in obedience school, hoping to improve his manners. A chance switch with a refined lookalike sends both dogs into unfamiliar households, leaving their owners baffled by the sudden changes.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
The lookalike premise makes the dog's personality the central joke. Two very different homes get a lesson in appreciating the pet they already had.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Dog swapping, animal separation, comic threats, rude humor, and exaggerated mishaps. Some adults behave selfishly toward animals.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- David M. Evans
- Starring
- Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Jeff Coopwood, Veanne Cox, Kaleigh Krish, Art LaFleur, Matt McCoy, Nick Meaney
- Release date
- December 4, 2001
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Genre
- Family, Comedy
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.