Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION08
JUST FOR LAUGHS
Beethoven's Big Break.
An unlikely star steals the scene.
A struggling animal trainer and his son take in a large stray dog who unexpectedly lands a film role. Success brings new problems when a criminal plot threatens the canine star and the people caring for him.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
The movie-set setting lets Beethoven disrupt a whole new workplace. A father and son learning to care for him supply the story's gentler thread.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Animal kidnapping, threats, chases, comic violence, and rude humor. A missing mother and strained family circumstances are part of the background.
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
- Mike Elliott
- Starring
- Jonathan Silverman, Rhea Perlman, Moises Arias, Stephen Tobolowsky, Oscar Nunez, César Millán, Joey Fatone, Eddie Griffin
- Release date
- December 30, 2008
- Runtime
- 101 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.