Beethoven (1992)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $56,979,478Details
International Box Office $102Details
Worldwide Box Office $56,979,580
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,587,565 (13.3% of total gross)
Legs:7.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,688 opening theaters/1,938 max. theaters, 9.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $148,009,335

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,613 $56,979,478
All Time International Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,059 $102
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,813 $56,979,580
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $56,979,478
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,627 $102
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $56,979,580

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 3rd, 1992 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: April 9th, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: April 28th, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 87 minutes
Franchise: Beethoven
Comparisons: vs. A League of Their Own
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Keywords: Animal Lead, Family Comedy, Dysfunctional Family, Veterinarian, Workaholic, Animal Abuse, Research Scientist, Discredited Scientist
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Ivan Reitman Production
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 266 $6,392,760 May 22, 1992 52
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 160 $5,929,085 Apr 17, 1992 17
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 111 $16,144,254 Apr 17, 1992 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,613 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,038 $148,009,335
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,214 $56,979,478
Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 26 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 737 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,296 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 721 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 407 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 232 $56,979,478

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 3, 1992 3 $7,587,565   1,688 $4,495   $7,587,565 1
Apr 10, 1992 4 $6,101,675 -20% 1,702 $3,585   $15,495,400 2
Apr 17, 1992 3 $5,929,085 -3% 1,925 $3,080   $23,730,695 3
Apr 24, 1992 2 $5,029,035 -15% 1,938 $2,595   $31,984,105 4
May 1, 1992 3 $2,582,400 -49% 1,920 $1,345   $35,273,965 5
May 8, 1992 3 $2,440,695 -5% 1,892 $1,290   $38,236,645 6
May 15, 1992 3 $2,308,625 -5% 1,825 $1,265   $41,065,790 7
May 22, 1992 6 $2,347,785 +2% 1,581 $1,485   $43,866,275 8
May 29, 1992 7 $1,356,135 -42% 1,420 $955   $45,559,235 9
Jun 5, 1992 9 $1,008,940 -26% 1,140 $885   $47,003,580 10
Jul 3, 1992 11 $1,005,720   986 $1,020   $50,586,808 14

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 3, 1992 3 $9,393,725   1,688 $5,565   $9,393,725 1
Apr 10, 1992 4 $8,407,885 -10% 1,702 $4,940   $17,801,610 2
Apr 17, 1992 2 $9,153,460 +9% 1,925 $4,755   $26,955,070 3
Apr 24, 1992 2 $5,736,495 -37% 1,938 $2,960   $32,691,565 4
May 1, 1992 3 $3,104,385 -46% 1,920 $1,617   $35,795,950 5
May 8, 1992 3 $2,961,215 -5% 1,892 $1,565   $38,757,165 6
May 15, 1992 3 $2,761,325 -7% 1,825 $1,513   $41,518,490 7
May 22, 1992 6 $2,684,610 -3% 1,581 $1,698   $44,203,100 8
May 29, 1992 7 $1,791,540 -33% 1,420 $1,262   $45,994,640 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 4/9/1992 $0 0 1 1 $102 12/29/2020
 
International Total$102 12/29/2020

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,059 $102
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,668 $102
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,620 $102
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 26,101-26,200) 26,144 $102
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) 15,516 $102
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,627 $102
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,202 $102
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 502 $102

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,813 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,229 $56,979,580
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 30 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,362 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,349 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,348 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 340 $56,979,580

Lead Ensemble Members

Charles Grodin George Newton
Bonnie Hunt Alice Newton
Nicholle Tom Ryce
Christopher Castile Ted
Sarah Rose Karr Emily

Supporting Cast

Dean Jones Herman Varnick, D.V.M.
Oliver Platt Harvey
Stanley Tucci Vernon
David Duchovny Brad
Patricia Heaton Brie
Laurel Cronin Devonia Peet
O-Lan Jones Biker Woman
Nancy Fish Miss Grundel
Craig Pinkard Homeless Man
Robi Davidson Mark
Sherri Paysinger Reporter
Patrick LaBrecque Bully
Jacob Kenner Bully
Matthew Brooks Bully
Chris Little Newsreader
Lisa Gerber Donna
Cory Danziger Mark's Friend
Colleen O'Hara Young Woman
Nicholas Mize Young Man
Maxine Elliot Old Woman
Stephanie Massman Young Woman
Cirroc Lofton Skateboarder
Chad Morton Skateboarder
Melora Walters Pet Shop Owner
Holly Wortell Nurse
Lorraine Marga Mother at Pet Store
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Student

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Brian Levant Director
Joe Medjuck Producer
Michael C. Gross Producer
Edmond Dantes Screenwriter
Amy Holden Jones Screenwriter
Ivan Reitman Executive Producer
Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography
Alex Tavoularis Production Designer
Sheldon Kahn Editor
William D. Gordean Editor
Gordon Webb Co-Producer
Randy Edelman Composer
Sheldon Kahn Associate Producer
Jerram A. Swartz Assistant Director
Glenn H. Randall Jr. Second Unit Director
Michael C. Gross Second Unit Director
Gordon Webb Unit Production Manager
Charles Breen Art Director
Gary Fettis Set Decorator
John M. Stephens Second Unit Camera
Pete Romano Underwater Photography
Gloria Gresham Costume Designer
Margo Baxley Costume Supervisor
Charles M. Wilborn Sound Mixer
Gary Bourgeois Re-recording Mixer
Scott Millan Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Tom C McCarthy Supervising Sound Editor
Roxanne Jones Supervising Sound Editor
Don S. Walden Sound Effects Editor
John O. Wilde Sound Effects Editor
William Hartman Sound Effects Editor
Mark LaPointe Sound Effects Editor
Harry M. Cheney* Sound Effects Editor
David Williams Sound Effects Editor
Victor B. Lackey Sound Effects Editor
Tom Carlin Music Editor
Steven Jacobs Casting Director
Buddy Joe Hooker Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,587,565 (13.3% of total gross)
Legs:7.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,688 opening theaters/1,938 max. theaters, 9.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $148,009,335

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,613 $56,979,478
All Time International Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,059 $102
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,813 $56,979,580
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $56,979,478
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,627 $102
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $56,979,580

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 3rd, 1992 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: April 9th, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: April 28th, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 87 minutes
Franchise: Beethoven
Comparisons: vs. A League of Their Own
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Animal Lead, Family Comedy, Dysfunctional Family, Veterinarian, Workaholic, Animal Abuse, Research Scientist, Discredited Scientist
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Ivan Reitman Production
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 266 $6,392,760 May 22, 1992 52
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 160 $5,929,085 Apr 17, 1992 17
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 111 $16,144,254 Apr 17, 1992 17

Lead Ensemble Members

Charles Grodin George Newton
Bonnie Hunt Alice Newton
Nicholle Tom Ryce
Christopher Castile Ted
Sarah Rose Karr Emily

Supporting Cast

Dean Jones Herman Varnick, D.V.M.
Oliver Platt Harvey
Stanley Tucci Vernon
David Duchovny Brad
Patricia Heaton Brie
Laurel Cronin Devonia Peet
O-Lan Jones Biker Woman
Nancy Fish Miss Grundel
Craig Pinkard Homeless Man
Robi Davidson Mark
Sherri Paysinger Reporter
Patrick LaBrecque Bully
Jacob Kenner Bully
Matthew Brooks Bully
Chris Little Newsreader
Lisa Gerber Donna
Cory Danziger Mark's Friend
Colleen O'Hara Young Woman
Nicholas Mize Young Man
Maxine Elliot Old Woman
Stephanie Massman Young Woman
Cirroc Lofton Skateboarder
Chad Morton Skateboarder
Melora Walters Pet Shop Owner
Holly Wortell Nurse
Lorraine Marga Mother at Pet Store
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Student

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Brian Levant Director
Joe Medjuck Producer
Michael C. Gross Producer
Edmond Dantes Screenwriter
Amy Holden Jones Screenwriter
Ivan Reitman Executive Producer
Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography
Alex Tavoularis Production Designer
Sheldon Kahn Editor
William D. Gordean Editor
Gordon Webb Co-Producer
Randy Edelman Composer
Sheldon Kahn Associate Producer
Jerram A. Swartz Assistant Director
Glenn H. Randall Jr. Second Unit Director
Michael C. Gross Second Unit Director
Gordon Webb Unit Production Manager
Charles Breen Art Director
Gary Fettis Set Decorator
John M. Stephens Second Unit Camera
Pete Romano Underwater Photography
Gloria Gresham Costume Designer
Margo Baxley Costume Supervisor
Charles M. Wilborn Sound Mixer
Gary Bourgeois Re-recording Mixer
Scott Millan Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Tom C McCarthy Supervising Sound Editor
Roxanne Jones Supervising Sound Editor
Don S. Walden Sound Effects Editor
John O. Wilde Sound Effects Editor
William Hartman Sound Effects Editor
Mark LaPointe Sound Effects Editor
Harry M. Cheney* Sound Effects Editor
David Williams Sound Effects Editor
Victor B. Lackey Sound Effects Editor
Tom Carlin Music Editor
Steven Jacobs Casting Director
Buddy Joe Hooker Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,613 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,038 $148,009,335
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,214 $56,979,478
Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 26 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 737 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,296 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 721 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 407 $56,979,478
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 232 $56,979,478

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 3, 1992 3 $7,587,565   1,688 $4,495   $7,587,565 1
Apr 10, 1992 4 $6,101,675 -20% 1,702 $3,585   $15,495,400 2
Apr 17, 1992 3 $5,929,085 -3% 1,925 $3,080   $23,730,695 3
Apr 24, 1992 2 $5,029,035 -15% 1,938 $2,595   $31,984,105 4
May 1, 1992 3 $2,582,400 -49% 1,920 $1,345   $35,273,965 5
May 8, 1992 3 $2,440,695 -5% 1,892 $1,290   $38,236,645 6
May 15, 1992 3 $2,308,625 -5% 1,825 $1,265   $41,065,790 7
May 22, 1992 6 $2,347,785 +2% 1,581 $1,485   $43,866,275 8
May 29, 1992 7 $1,356,135 -42% 1,420 $955   $45,559,235 9
Jun 5, 1992 9 $1,008,940 -26% 1,140 $885   $47,003,580 10
Jul 3, 1992 11 $1,005,720   986 $1,020   $50,586,808 14

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 3, 1992 3 $9,393,725   1,688 $5,565   $9,393,725 1
Apr 10, 1992 4 $8,407,885 -10% 1,702 $4,940   $17,801,610 2
Apr 17, 1992 2 $9,153,460 +9% 1,925 $4,755   $26,955,070 3
Apr 24, 1992 2 $5,736,495 -37% 1,938 $2,960   $32,691,565 4
May 1, 1992 3 $3,104,385 -46% 1,920 $1,617   $35,795,950 5
May 8, 1992 3 $2,961,215 -5% 1,892 $1,565   $38,757,165 6
May 15, 1992 3 $2,761,325 -7% 1,825 $1,513   $41,518,490 7
May 22, 1992 6 $2,684,610 -3% 1,581 $1,698   $44,203,100 8
May 29, 1992 7 $1,791,540 -33% 1,420 $1,262   $45,994,640 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 4/9/1992 $0 0 1 1 $102 12/29/2020
 
International Total$102 12/29/2020

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,059 $102
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,668 $102
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,620 $102
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 26,101-26,200) 26,144 $102
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) 15,516 $102
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,627 $102
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,202 $102
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 502 $102

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,813 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,229 $56,979,580
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 30 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,362 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,349 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,348 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $56,979,580
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 340 $56,979,580