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DRAMA . 1985 . 1h 43m . 4.8/10

Beethoven's Nephew_

The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.

Starring Wolfgang Reichmann, Dietmar Prinz, Jane Birkin
4.8/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.

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Cast
Wolfgang Reichmann stars as Ludwig van Beethoven in Beethoven's Nephew.
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Year context
Beethoven's Nephew was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife....
Beethoven's Nephew is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

CAST (9)

Wolfgang Reichmann
Wolfgang Reichmann
Ludwig van Beethoven
DP
Dietmar Prinz
Karl
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin
Johanna
Nathalie Baye
Nathalie Baye
Leonore
Mathieu Carrière
Mathieu Carrière
Archduke Rodolphe
UB
Ulrich Berr
Schindler
EK
Erna Korhel
Marie
PD
Pieter Daniel
Holz
YR
Yelena Rostropovich
Countess Erdody

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Beethoven's Nephew about?
The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.
How long is Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Beethoven's Nephew?
The cast of Beethoven's Nephew includes Wolfgang Reichmann, Dietmar Prinz, Jane Birkin, Nathalie Baye, Mathieu Carrière.
What is the rating of Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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